Spicy Christmas Decorations

2 ¾ cups flour

¾ cup salt

¼ cup ground cinnamon

1 tbsp. cloves

1 tbsp. allspice

¾ tsp. alum

1 ¼ cups water

Combine and mix dry ingredients. Add water. Mix well. Knead on flour surface for 5 minutes until smooth. (if stiff add more water, if sticky add more flour) Use straw to make a hole for hanging. Place on baking sheet and put in 350 degree oven for 20 -30 minutes. When cool add a ribbon and hang.