Play Dough - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. water
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 Tbsp. powdered alum
7 to 8 drops food coloring

Preparation

Put water and salt in kettle; stir and heat to 80\u00b0 or until bubbles on bottom.
Remove from heat and add oil, alum and food coloring.
Add flour quickly; stir to prevent lumps and knead. Will keep soft in plastic airtight container or will harden if left out to dry.