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Stay Fresh Playdough

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This dough is kept in the fridge and like the name implies, it stays fresh much longer than other playdough.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1 tablespoon alum
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 7/8 cup boiling water
Preparation:
Mix flour, salt, alum and oil in a large bowl.

Carefully pour in boiling water.

Mix well and knead.

Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

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