Classroom paste

Ingredients

 * 1 c non-self-rising wheat
 * -flour
 * 1 c sugar
 * 1 c cold water
 * 4 c boiling water
 * 1 T powdered alum
 * ½ tsp oil of cinnamon
 * -(optional)

Directions
1 Combine flour and sugar in a large pot. 2 Slowly stir in cold water to form a paste. 3 Slowly addboiling water, stirring vigorously to bread up lumps. 4 Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, until thick and clear. 5 Remove from heat and add alum. 6 Stir until well mixed. 7 Add oil of cinnamon if paste will not be used immediately. 8 Makes about 1-½ qts. 9 How to use it: classroom paste is a good all-purpose paste, especially appropriate for work with children. 10 It is also excellent for papier-mache projects. 11 Stored in a closely capped jar, this paste will keep for several weeks. 12 It keeps longer than paper paste and is a little softer. 13 If it gets too thick it can be thinned with hot water for easy spreading. 14 Courtesy of kay crowley, boomerville usa houston, tx 7130370-1448