Play Dough Ray Me Fa So La Te Dough

I know play dough isn't food, but it's made with the same ingredients as food, (so I guess you could eat it, but I wouldn't suggest it). I was so excited when my mom found this recipe.. At first I didn't really think it would work, I never really thought you could make play dough. But it worked wonderfully, like the real thing. It doesn't have the same good smell as store bought (I don't know if everyone thinks play dough from the store smells good, but I do!)

Play Dough

Ingredients:

1 c. water

1 Tbs. shortening

1/2 c. salt

1 Tbs. alum

1 c. flour

Directions:

In a heavy pan, mix all ingredients and cook for 5 to 10 minutes over medium heat until the lumps are gone. Knead. You can add any food coloring you want. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.