Play Dough - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. food coloring
1/2 c. salt
1 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. alum
2 1/4 c. flour

Preparation

Mix water, food coloring and salt.
Heat until bubbles form around edge.
Remove from heat and add oil and alum.
Add flour, all at once.
Mix and knead until smooth and spongy.
Store in jars or plastic bags.