3/4 c Flour (not self-rising)
1/2 c Salt
1 1/2 t Powdered alum
1 1/2 t Vegetable Oil
1/2 c Boiling Water
Food Coloring
Mix flour, salt, and alum in a
mixing bowl. Add vegetable oil and boiling water.
Stir vigorously with a spoon until well blended.
Dough should not stick to the sides of the bowl and
should be cool enough to handle. Add food coloring
and knead into dough until color is well blended and
the dough is the desired tint.
QUANTITY: Makes about 1 cup.
Double the recipe for large projects. For groups,
mix several double recipes rather than one large
amount.
USES: The is an excellent play
dough. It has a smooth texture, takes about 15
minutes to make, and dries to a hard finish
overnight. You can you can make lovely dough flowers
as well as animals and other figures with it.
STORAGE: Store in a jar with a
tight lid. Dough will keep several months without
refrigeration.
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