2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water with a few drops of food coloring added
2 tbsp. vegetable oil

Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Slowly add water and oil and mix until blended, but not sticky. Knead for 10 minutes. Add more water by tablespoons, if needed. You can add food coloring to the water if you want the dough to be colored. Use a child sized rolling pin and cookie cutters to make fun shapes. The dough may be air dried, or if you wish to use it for several more days, store it in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.