Lye Soap

6 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 11 c. lard
  • 5 c. cold water
  • 1/2 c. household ammonia
  • 1/2 c. Borax
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 can lye

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat fat.
  2. 2
    Dissolve sugar in 1 cup cold water.
  3. 3
    Add remaining ingredients and stir until lukewarm.
  4. 4
    Add this mixture to the fat. Stir until creamy.
  5. 5
    Pour in glass baking dishes.
  6. 6
    Cut after desired hardness is reached, usually from 12 to 36 hours.

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