Homemade Play Dough(This Is Not To Eat; It'S Play Dough!) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
2 Tbsp. alum (found in dry store or pickling supply)
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. salt
1 Tbsp. oil
10 to 12 drops of food coloring

Preparation

Heat water, salt, oil and food coloring to boiling.
Stir liquid into dry ingredients.
Knead until smooth.
Mixture will be hot at first; consider using rubber gloves.
Store in airtight container; will stay pliable for months (6 weeks during summer).