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

Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil until dissolved. Then mix the last 3 ingredients into the above solution while hot. Knead 5 minutes while still warm, keeps up to 2 months in plastic bag or covered container.