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Alum Playdough

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This playdough contains alum and requires no cooking.
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup salt
  • 2 tablespoons alum
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • liquid food coloring
Preparation:

Pour dry ingredients into a large pan and stir together.

Stir oil and food coloring into the water in a separate bowl.

Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients while mixing.

When the dough becomes stiff enough, squeeze and knead the dough with your hands.

Add more flour if dough is sticky.

Refrigerate for best freshness.

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