Classroom paste

== Description ==
Courtesy of Kay Crowley, Boomerville USA Houston, TX 7130370-1448 
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup non-self-rising wheat flour
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 cup cold water
* 4 cups boiling water
* 1 tbsp powdered alum
* ½ tsp oil of cinnamon (optional) 
== Directions ==
# Combine flour and sugar in a large pot.
# Slowly stir in cold water to form a paste.
# Slowly add boiling water, stirring vigorously to bread up lumps.
# Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, until thick and clear.
# Remove from heat and add alum.
# Stir until well mixed.
# Add oil of cinnamon if paste will not be used immediately.
# Makes about 1-½ qts.
# How to use it: classroom paste is a good all-purpose paste, especially appropriate for work with children.
# It is also excellent for papier-mache projects.
# Stored in a closely capped jar, this paste will keep for several weeks.
# It keeps longer than paper paste and is a little softer.
# If it gets too thick it can be thinned with hot water for easy spreading.
Category:Kid-friendly Recipes
Category:Non-food Recipes