• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Amish 365
  • About
  • Amish Recipes
  • Amish Culture
  • Amish Marketplace
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Amish Recipes
  • Amish Culture
  • About
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Amish Recipes
    • Amish Culture
    • About
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » The Plain Columns » The Amish Cook Column

    The Amish Cook: Homemade Play-Doh/playdough

    Published: Jan 5, 2015 · Updated: Jan 4, 2015 by Kevin Williams | 15 Comments

    THE AMISH COOK

     Editor's Note:  Gloria approached me last week telling me that she decided to "mix it up" a bit by writing the column from the perspective of her 3-year-old daughter, Julia, who is too young to write it herself.  I winced at first, thinking that the idea sounded a little corny and was prepared to send her back to her notebook for a new column. But I read it first and thought it worked.  And it was very creative of Gloria and as an editor I'm rarely going to turn down creativity by a writer. So enjoy this different perspective this week!   Oh, and by the way, on Homemade Play-Doh/playdough: Playdoh is the official trademarked name that Hasbro owns, so technically this is "homemade playdough."  - Kevin Williams, Editor

    By Gloria Yoder

    Hi. My name is Julia Rose.  I'm 3 years old.  My birthday is on September 11.  I have medium brown hair and blue eyes with long dark lashes.  I'm a bit short for my age, kinda like Mom always was.  Everyone says I look like both Mom and Dad. And guess what?  To my delight people keep telling me my new baby brother, Austin, looks just like me!

    It's very special to be a big sister and not only that, Mom also tells me I'm her big helper. Sometimes when Austin cries I get quite concerned and tell Mom to come quickly and at other times I can quiet him by showing him his toys or talking to him.  Mom says Austin knows who I am and that he loves me!

    Homemade Play-Doh/playdough

    Homemade playdough/play doh is an easy, safe, fun activity for young folks

    This winter, Mom has been helping me memorize Bible verses.  My favorite one is in Pslam 23, Verse 1. It says "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." Mom says that means Jesus takes care of me just like a shepherd cares for his sheep. When I'm scared of something it helps me to pray to Jesus. He loves little children.

    Spending time with Daddy is always a treat for me. Earlier this winter he promised to help me make candy.  The week before Christmas the two of us went to work in the kitchen. We made Daddy's favorite kind: buckeyes, of course! I love eating candy but Mom tells me I'm sweet enough without having to eat too many sweets!:)

    Now today I'm going to help Mom bake pies. We want to make several different kinds,  probably blueberry, apricot and apple. Mom always makes a little pie for me. This time I'm going to have apple because yesterday Mom made a large batch of apple pie filling and I loved it.  I like helping Mom roll out the dough with my little rolling pin which is just my size. I also have an apron like Mom's that I'm going to wear to help her. Mom says it makes me look like a little lady.

    Another one of my highlights is going Grandma and Grandpa's house. Occasionally I help Grandma bake cupcakes which is always a treat.  She even lets me help her decorate them with pretty sprinkles. Recently she made a batch of playdough for my little cousins and I to play with.  I've had lots of fun making all kinds of things including little pies and cookies for Mom and Grandma.
    Would you also like to make a batch of play dough for someone little,  like me? I'm sure you could bring a smile to their face? My favorite color is pink but of course you can make any color you please.  Below is the recipe for  homemade play-doh/playdough

    GRANDMA'S PLAY DOUGH

    1 cup flour

    1 /2 cup salt

    2 tablespoons salad oil

    2 teaspoons cream of tartar

    1 cup water

    Food coloring

    Put all ingredients in a saucepan. Cook on low heat for 3 minutes stirring constantly.  It will pull away from pan when cooked to dough consistency.  Remove from pan. Knead. When cooled place in a tight contained container. Makes 1 pound of playdough.

    « Tom+Chee Review
    Amish in the News: Amish Birthing, Amish IDs, New Year's Pork, and Amish in Arabic? »

    About Kevin Williams

    Hi, my name is Kevin Williams and I am owner of Oasis Newsfeatures and editor of The Amish Cook newspaper column.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kathy Barnes

      January 05, 2015 at 8:32 am

      This was very cute and I enjoyed it. Nice change up Gloria. God bless you and your family.
      Kevin I think it's time for an update on Aster. I enjoy hearing about her. How she's growing and what she's learning. I also enjoy hearing about your sweet wife.
      God bless you,
      Kathy Barnes

      Reply
      • Kevin

        January 05, 2015 at 10:14 am

        Thanks, Kathy, I'll have to rustle up some photos to share soon, she sure is growing!:)

        Reply
    2. Karen

      January 05, 2015 at 10:13 am

      Very cleverly written. I could almost picture little Julia.

      Reply
      • Kevin

        January 05, 2015 at 10:13 am

        I thought so too, Karen, I think Gloria pulled it off well!

        Reply
    3. maria nelson

      January 05, 2015 at 10:51 am

      How could you doubt Gloria, you would do well to follow her lead!

      Reply
      • Kevin

        January 05, 2015 at 11:09 am

        LOL, I meant that as a compliment, Maria...I told Gloria that she "took a risk" creatively and it worked. Many writers wouldn't be good enough to pull it off, but I think she did superbly, so you're right, I won't doubt her next time!:)

        Reply
    4. Carol Crowe Phillips

      January 05, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      Love this. A bit of fresh air for the new year.

      Reply
    5. Carole

      January 05, 2015 at 4:03 pm

      I love this column. She did a great job telling us about what Julia is like. What a lovely family!

      Reply
    6. Linda Lee

      January 06, 2015 at 12:35 pm

      loved the story from Julia Rose what a pretty name. Her mother Gloria is very talented...
      I agree with the other commenter, it is time for pictures of Aster and update on her Christmas with her family...
      I really enjoy your Amish365
      thanks for all the great recipes and stories...

      Reply
    7. hmchelen

      January 06, 2015 at 2:41 pm

      I just loved that column. That is so cute. Gloria is very talented writer.

      Reply
      • Kevin

        January 06, 2015 at 2:46 pm

        I agree, Helen, she is good...glad you enjoyed the column!

        Reply
    8. Renata

      January 06, 2015 at 5:53 pm

      This is very cute & it's the same playdough recipe I use with my children. I just made it last week in fact 🙂 I use any kind of oil in place of salad oil. The children always enjoy choosing which colour to use & sometimes I add glitter or essential oils to make is sparkle or smell nice.
      Renata 🙂

      Reply
      • Kevin

        January 07, 2015 at 8:12 am

        The oils are a good idea, thanks for sharing that!

        Reply
    9. marge nistler

      January 06, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      I totally agree with the other ladies that commented. I loved little Julie's column.

      Reply
    10. Carolyn

      January 09, 2015 at 4:32 pm

      What a delightful, creative column. I always enjoy Gloria's writing. Hope she and her family have a wonderful and blessed new year. Also you and your family as well Keven. I too would like to see some more pictures of our little Aster. Take care, blessings.

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Kevin Williams - The Amish Editor Amish Cook Column

    Hi There, I'm Kevin!

    Welcome to Amish365, where I share my knowledge of Amish cooking and culture! I’ve spent almost three decades exploring Amish settlements and kitchens from Maine to Montana and almost everywhere in between. I’ll occasionally throw in stories of my travels, journalism adventures (I’m a Pulitzer prize-nominated journalist), fascination with grocery stores and Kmarts, and much more!

    More about me →

    Latest Amish Recipes

    • Amish Ham & Potato Skillet Supper
    • What Language Do The Amish Speak? (German or English?)
    • Amish Honey-Molasses Cake (Easy Sweet Treat!)
    • The Amish Cook - Daniel's Delicious Crispy Homemade Waffles
    dutchcrafters

    Download The "Almost Amish" Ebook

    Footer

    Footer

    About

    • About The Amish Editor
    • Download "Almost Amish" Ebook
    • Amish Communities
    • Amish Marketplace

    Contact

    • Work With Us
    • Contact

    *As a member of various affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2000 - 2020 Amish 365 | Powered by Touch The Road