Self-Hardening Dough

Ingredients:
1 c. cornstarch
2 c. salt
1 1/3 c. cold water, divided

Directions:

Put 2 c. salt and 2/3 c. water into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high until it boils, around 2 minutes.

Mix 1 c. cornstarch with 2/3 c. water and stir well.

Combine the salt water and cornstarch mixtures.

Sitir until the dough thickens (this may take a few minutes).

Knead to form a thick, smooth dough. Work in a little more cornstarch it the dough is too sticky.

Store tightly covered in the refrigerator until needed.