Homemade Paste(For The Kids On A Rainy Day) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. salt
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. alum
1/2 c. flour
few drops oil of cloves

Preparation

Mix the salt, sugar, alum and flour together.
Stir in a small amount of water to a consistency to pour.
Add 2 cups of hot water and boil until clear.
Seal in small jars for long-keeping periods of time.
A few drops of oil of cloves give a good smell to it.