1 c. flour
1 c. water
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. cooking oil
Food coloring

Mix all ingredients, except food color. Put in microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir. Cook on high for 30 seconds. Continue until dough pulls away from sides of bowl and it is no longer soupy. Knead until smooth. Let children add food coloring. This can be cooked on top of a conventional stove in a heavy saucepan on low heat. Stir constantly.