Play Dough

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan, heat water to boiling.
2. 2
   Stir in all at once the oil, salt, alum and flour.
3. 3
   Stir until it forms a ball.
4. 4
   Cool a bit and knead until it's smooth.
5. 5
   Add food coloring and/or flavoring, if desired.
6. 6
   Keeps for weeks when stored in a tightly covered container.