Description
Create charming salt dough ornaments with simple ingredients and minimal tools to celebrate the winter solstice.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fine salt
- 1 cup warm water (add more if needed)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)
- Acrylic paint or tempera paint for decorating
- Clear varnish or clear glue to seal (optional)
- Twine, ribbon, or string for hanging
- Cookie cutters, rolling pin, straw, and baking sheet
Instructions
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
- Add water and oil. Stir until the dough comes together.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 2–4 minutes until smooth.
- Roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters or a knife to cut shapes.
- Make a hole near the top of each shape with a straw for hanging.
- Place shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 200–225°F (95–110°C) for 2–3 hours, flipping once. Alternatively, air-dry for 24–48 hours.
- Let shapes cool fully, paint with colors, and let dry.
- Seal with varnish or diluted glue if desired.
- Thread twine or ribbon through the hole and tie a knot to hang.
Notes
Use fine salt for a smoother dough and bake low and slow to avoid browning. This is a great project to do with children.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A