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Classroom paste

10 ingredients 14 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

629
Calories
13g
Protein
15g
Fat
110g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 6 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Wheat not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 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)
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Directions

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1 Combine flour and sugar in a large pot.

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2 Slowly stir in cold water to form a paste.

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3 Slowly addboiling water, stirring vigorously to bread up lumps.

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4 Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, until thick and clear.

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5 Remove from heat and add alum.

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6 Stir until well mixed.

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7 Add oil of cinnamon if paste will not be used immediately.

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8 Makes about 1-½ qts.

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9 How to use it: classroom paste is a good all-purpose paste, especially appropriate for work with children.

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10 It is also excellent for papier-mache projects.

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11 Stored in a closely capped jar, this paste will keep for several weeks.

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12 It keeps longer than paper paste and is a little softer.

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13 If it gets too thick it can be thinned with hot water for easy spreading.

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14 Courtesy of kay crowley, boomerville usa houston, tx 7130370-1448

Recipe sourced from fandom

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