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

Boil water, salt and food coloring until salt is dissolved. Immediately add oil, alum and flour. Knead until no longer sticky and any lumps are gone, about 5 minutes. Will keep 1-2 months in covered container. When adding the food coloring, start with 1/2 teaspoon. If you want the color deeper, add more.