1 c. white flour
1/4 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 to 2 tsp. food coloring
1 tbsp. cooking oil

Mix in medium sized pan, flour, salt, and cream of tartar. Add water, food coloring and cooking oil. Cook over medium to low heat and stir about 5 minutes. It will look like a globby mess. When it forms a ball in the center of the pan turn out and knead on a lightly floured surface. Keeps well if stored in airtight container or ziploc bag. Edible but not tasty! (This recipe makes play dough the same texture and consistency of the real stuff).