Play Dough

1 cup flour
1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 cup salt
food coloring

Mix the dry ingredients together in a big pan. Add the water, oil, and food coloring, and whisk until the lumps are worked out and the food coloring is well mixed. Place the mixture over medium heat and stir until the dough thickens and gathers into a big ball. Remove from pan and knead until blended smooth.

Play dough will keep several weeks in a plastic bag or covered bowl (no need to refrigerate). When ready to use, add cookie cutters, rolling pins, table knives, and plastic figurines to the fun.

Can be baked in a low oven and painted.