Cooked Soap

5 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 qt. melted fat
  • 1 can lye
  • 1 c. liquid ammonia (optional)
  • 1 qt. water
  • 1 Tbsp. Borax, dissolved in 1/2 c. hot water (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Dissolve lye in water and let stand until it is lukewarm. Add slowly to the fat, stirring constantly until jelly-like. Cool slowly.
  2. 2
    Add Borax and water and mix thoroughly.
  3. 3
    Remove from fire.
  4. 4
    Add ammonia and stir until thick like honey.
  5. 5
    Pour into mold.
  6. 6
    Cut and let cure for 4 to 6 weeks.

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