You can’t sink your teeth into this tiny version of a hotdog. But the satisfaction of molding a miniature replica of one of America’s favorite foods with your kids will come from the mashing, rolling, and slicing it takes to get it to look just right. Start by using colors that match the real thing. Although most brands sort of look the same in the supermarket, these cousins to the sausage can vary from a lighter pink to deep red. Choose a brand and shade of dough you have on hand that works for your little frankfurter, then find some white and light brown for the bun, and some bright red and yellow for the condiments.
Here’s what you’ll need:
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- Modeling dough (pink, white, tan, yellow and red).
- Library card for slicing and spreading.
- Magic marker for rolling.
- Non-toxic sealer for finishing (optional).