1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. powdered alum
2 tbsp. cooking oil
2 1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. flour
Food coloring

Mix water, salt and food coloring and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add alum and oil. Pour all at once into flour. Mix and knead with hands. Store in a plastic bag. (If playdough should get hard, add water.)