Peppermint Playdough Recipe

Ingredients:

* 2 cups flour
* 1 Cup Salt
* 2 Teaspoons alum
* 1 Tablespoon peppermint extract
* 1 Cup water
* Red Food Coloring

Directions:

1. Mix flour, salt and alum in a bowl
2. Add peppermint extract to water and slowly stir into dry ingredients
3. Knead until smooth
4. Add 6-10 drops of food coloring
5. Knead lightly for 1 minute

Additional info:

* Remind the children that this dough is not edible
* Air-dry for approx. 48 hours or bake on foil-lined cookie sheets at 200 degrees for 1-2 hours
* This dough will retain its smell even after is has dried