1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup salt
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon alum (optional)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Food coloring

Removed boiling water from the stove and add salt.

In medium bowl, mix flour, alum and vegetable oil, then add salted water.

When dough is cool, knead until smooth, adding more flour if necessary.

Makes about 1-1/2 cups.

Air dry your creations.