Play Dough - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
1/2 c. salt
2 Tbsp. alum
2 Tbsp. salad oil
2 c. flour
food coloring (your choice)
few drops of flavoring oil (peppermint or wintergreen; optional)

Preparation

Boil water and salt; remove from heat.
Add remaining ingredients. Let cool, then knead. Store in airtight plastic containers.