Ornament Dough
Description
This salt dough ornament recipe makes a dough that hardens quickly—perfect for making homemade Christmas ornaments or crafts.
Ingredients
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4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
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1 1/2 cups water
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1 cup salt
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2
Combine flour, water, and salt in a large bowl; mix well. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
3
Transfer dough to a floured work surface; continue kneading until soft and pliable, adding more flour as needed if sticky.
4
Roll out dough to ⅛-inch thickness; cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
5
Place shapes on ungreased baking sheets. Use a toothpick or skewer to make a small hole in each ornament for hanging.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until firm and dry, about 30 to 60 minutes depending on size and thickness. Cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.