Play Dough

7 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 c. flour
  • 2 Tbsp. powdered alum
  • 1 c. salt
  • 4 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 3 c. boiling water
  • food coloring
  • food extract (optional; gives it a scent)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a very large bowl, mix together the first 3 ingredients. Make a depression in the center of this mixture and add the oil. Boil the water.
  2. 2
    To this, add several drops of food coloring and scented extract.
  3. 3
    Pour this into the mixture slowly and stir together with a long spoon.
  4. 4
    When the mixture has cooled a little, turn it onto a table and knead it until smooth.
  5. 5
    Keep play dough fresh by storing it in an airtight container or large plastic bag sealed shut.

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