Play Dough Recipe
Ingredients
2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
2 c. water
1 c. salt
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
1/2 c. cornstarch
Food coloring (if desired)
1 Tbsp. powdered alum
Directions
Combine flour, salt, cornstarch and alum in 2-quart glass bowl; gradually stir in water and oil until just about smooth.
Microwave on High, uncovered, 4 1/2 to 5 minutes or until mixture is very thick, stirring every minute (mixture will be lumpy).
Cool enough to handle.
Turn onto countertop and knead until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Divide dough into sections and knead in food coloring as desired.
Store each color separately in airtight containers in refrigerator.
It keeps for months and is a perfect rainy day diversion to have on hand.
Microwave on High, uncovered, 4 1/2 to 5 minutes or until mixture is very thick, stirring every minute (mixture will be lumpy).
Cool enough to handle.
Turn onto countertop and knead until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Divide dough into sections and knead in food coloring as desired.
Store each color separately in airtight containers in refrigerator.
It keeps for months and is a perfect rainy day diversion to have on hand.
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