Bug Fun Dough

Make this easy and colorful dough for hours of playtime fun. Kids love it!

1 1/4 cups Original Bisquick mix
1/4 cup salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon food color

Stir Bisquick, salt and cream of tartar in 4-cup microwavable measuring cup until mixed; set aside. Mix water and food color in liquid measuring cup.

Stir a small amount of colored water at a time into dry mixture until all water is added. Microwave uncovered on HIGH for 1 minute. Scrape mixture from side of cup and stir.

Microwave uncovered 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring every minute, until mixture almost forms a ball. Let dough stand uncovered about 3 minutes.

Remove dough from measuring cup, using spoon. Knead dough in your hands or on the counter about 1 minute or until smooth. (If dough is sticky, add 1 to 2 tablespoons Bisquick.) Cool about 15 minutes. Use dough to make shapes and designs. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Betty Crocker