1 c. flour
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. salt
1 c. water
1 tbsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring
1 tsp. vanilla (opt.)

Mix the dry ingredients together in a saucepan. Mix oil and water, then pour slowly into dry ingredients. Cook over very low heat until the mixture is thick (like mashed potatoes). This happens very quickly. Stir in vanilla. Remove from heat and turn the mixture onto a board or table. When cool enough to handle, knead coloring in until smooth. Store in an air tight container.