Play dough

Play dough is a wonderful activity for children, and this home made recipe sure beats the store bought alternativemade from petroleum distillate!

• 1 cup of natural food dye
• 1 cup of plain flour
• 1/2 cup salt
• 1 cup of boiling water
• 2 Tablespoons cream of tartar
• 1 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Mix all the ingredients in a pan stirring all the while, until it starts to form a dough. Knead the dough for a minute or two, and leave to cool until it is a safe temperature for children to play with.