Cornstarch Dough

slightly grainy and white - keeps well

MATERIALS

½ cup (125 ml) salt

½ cup (125 ml) hot water

¼ cup (60 ml) cold water

½ cup (125 ml) cornstarch

pan

bowl

board

PROCESS

1. mix salt and hot water and boil in pan
2. stir cold water into cornstarch in bowl
3. add cornstarch mixture to boiling water and stir
4. cook over low heat, stirring until like pie dough
5. remove and turn onto a board
6. when cool, knead until smooth
7. explore dough freely

HINTS

• texture is grainy
• hardens in 1-2 days
• is white
• speed drying time in oven 200°F (90°C) for 1 hour
• keeps a long time if stored in container