How to make Magic Mud

Yes, making your own 'Magic Mud' instead of just buying cornstarch and mixing it up sounds like a whole lot of extra work.

Yes, it's certainly cheaper to buy a box of conrstarch than to buy a whole five-pound bag of spuds.

But think of all the hasbrowns you can make (in case there isn't a Waffle House close enough to where you live.)

Honestly, though, I might offer this up as an extra credit opportunity for some of my students.