Salt Dough

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': '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.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic and let rest for 20 minutes.'}

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

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Transfer ornaments to the prepared baking sheet. Use a toothpick or skewer to make a small hole in each for hanging.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until dry and hard, about 2 hours. Allow to cool completely before decorating.'}

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