Play Dough - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. water
food coloring (optional)
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract (optional)

Preparation

Mix ingredients in saucepan.
If colored play dough is desired, add color to water before mixing.
If scented play dough is desired, use peppermint extract.
Heat over medium heat, stirring until mixture comes away from side of pan.
Let cool and have children knead until smooth.
Add a little more flour while kneading if it is sticky.
Store in airtight container.
Yields 2 cups.