Clay Dough For California Relief Map(Non-Edible) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
2 c. salt
1 tsp. cooking oil
1/2 c. hot water (or more as needed)
1 Tbsp. powdered alum (optional)
food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Carefully mix the ingredients in a large bowl.
Slowly add the hot water until you have a dough that is easy to shape and will not stick to your hands.
You may have to adjust the amount of flour and water you use until you have dough that is just right for molding.
Shape the dough into a ball and put it into a covered container until you are ready to spread it out on your map board.