Play Dough For Children - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 Tbsp. alum
1 Tbsp. liquid shortening
2 c. water
food color

Preparation

Mix together the first 4 ingredients, then bring 2 cups water to boil.
Add food coloring, then pour over flour mixture.
Stir well.
It will be lumpy; knead thoroughly as soon as it is cool enough to handle.
Keep in airtight container.