Play Dough - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. table salt
1 1/4 Tbsp. alum
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
food coloring

Preparation

Combine the 3 dry ingredients.
Bring the water to a full boil.
Add the oil and food coloring to the boiling water.
Take the water from the heat and add the dry ingredients, stirring until well mixed. When the mixture is cool enough to handle, put it out on the table and knead until smooth.
Store in airtight container.
Plastic Cool Whip or butter containers work well.