Dough Ornament Recipe

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all your ingredients, and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk together flour and salt in a mixing bowl until well combined. Gradually stir in water, about 1/2 cup at a time, until a dough forms. When it gets too difficult to stir with a spoon, use your hands to mix it.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Transfer dough to a floured work surface and knead until soft and pliable.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Roll out to a thickness of 1/8 inch; cut desired shapes with cookie cutters.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Transfer dough shapes to ungreased cookie sheets; use a toothpick to make a hole in each ornament for hanging.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until hard, about 1 hour, switching racks halfway through.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Decorate as desired with acrylic paint and craft varnish to preserve. Thread a string through each hole.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Decorate and enjoy!'}