2 t

1 C	flour
1 C	water
½ C	salt
cream of tartar
2 T	oil
a few drops	food coloring (optional)

Mix all ingredients in a pot.
Cook over low heat, stirring, until it forms a ball.
             a strong wooden spoon is good
Cool.
Knead.

It's possible to add the food coloring later, but messier. You might want to make two or three batches the same day to get a variety of colors (and if so buy lots of salt).

You might add oatmeal, or pineapple flavoring or peppermint or seasonings like curry powder.

Store the playdough you intend to re-use in a plastic bags and it should last a while.

Contributors:
Jill Parmer, Sandra Dodd, Pam Sorooshian