Play Dough
["1 1/2 c. boiling water", "1/2 c. salt", "1 Tbsp. alum (powdered, as used in dill pickles)", "2 c. flour", "2 Tbsp. cooking oil", "food coloring"]
["Pour salt, alum, oil and food coloring into boiling water and stir.", "Add flour; stir well, then knead until well blended. Mixture will be hot.", "Store in plastic bag when cool."]
["boiling water", "salt", "alum", "flour", "cooking oil", "food coloring"]