Microwave Play Dough - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
1 c. salt
food coloring
2 Tbsp. salad oil
2 Tbsp. powdered alum
2 to 3 c. flour

Preparation

Mix together water and salt in a 2-quart measuring cup.
Bring to a boil in the microwave.
Stir every 2 minutes until salt is dissolved.
Remove from microwave; add food coloring and salad oil. In a large microwave bowl, mix 2 cups flour and alum.
Add salt-water liquid; mix well.
Add more flour, if needed, to make a ball.
Knead dough for a couple of minutes.
Cook play dough for 2 minutes in the microwave.
Knead dough.
Repeat, if necessary, cooking dough for 1 to 2 minutes while kneading dough until desired texture.
Cool completely and then store in airtight container.