Salt Dough

Make classic salt dough ornaments that bake hard in the oven—perfect for holiday crafting, kids’ projects, and easy homemade decorations.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 cup salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until dry and hard, about 2 hours. Allow to cool completely before decorating.

Step 2

Transfer dough to a floured work surface and knead until soft and pliable.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Add water a few tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition, until the dough comes together.

Step 4

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic and let rest for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Roll out the dough to ⅛-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with festive cookie cutters.

Step 6

Transfer ornaments to the prepared baking sheet. Use a toothpick or skewer to make a small hole in each for hanging.