1 c. white flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. alum (available at drugstores)
1/3 c. water
Food coloring

Mix flour, salt, oil and alum. Add 6 drops food coloring to water, add 2 to 4 more if not dark enough. Add colored water to other ingredients slowly. Knead into dough.