Cooked Soap

Directions

1. 1
   Method:
2. 2
   Dissolve the lye in the water and let stand until it is lukewarm.
3. 3
   Add slowly to the fat, stirring constantly until jellylike.
4. 4
   Cook slowly.
5. 5
   Add Borax water and mix thoroughly. Remove from fire; add ammonia and stir until about the consistency of thick honey.
6. 6
   Pour into mold; cut and let cure from 4 to 6 weeks.
7. 7
   Same recipe may be used by omitting Borax or ammonia or either.