Play Dough For Children - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water with food coloring in it (darker shade)
2 tsp. favorite extract (vanilla, lemon, orange, almond, etc.; optional)

Preparation

Mix ingredients well, then cook over low heat until it forms a soft ball, about 3 minutes, and it cleans the sides of the pan. Store in airtight container or Baggie.
(I knead the hot mixture; it gives a very smooth consistency.)