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

 * 1) Combine flour and sugar in a large pot.
 * 2) Slowly stir in cold water to form a paste.
 * 3) Slowly add boiling 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.