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cold lye soap (heirloom recipe)

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Private Recipe by
Teresa G.
Here, KY

I was going through some old family recipes and came across this one. I had never seen it before, but I believe it's my aunt's handwriting. The instructions are exactly as they were written. I don't think I'd want to bathe with this soap, but I'd bet that it will get your clothes good and clean!

yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For cold lye soap (heirloom recipe)

  • 1 can
    lye (size?)
  • 2 1/2 pt
    cold water
  • 5 1/2 to 6 lb
    clean grease
  • 3/4 c
    household ammonia (optional)
  • 1 c
    borax (optional)
  • a few dash
    cologne or perfume

How To Make cold lye soap (heirloom recipe)

  • 1
    Dissolve one can of lye in 2 1/2 pints cold water.
  • 2
    When cool, stir slowly into 5 1/2 or 6 pounds of clean grease.
  • 3
    You can add 3/4 cup household ammonia and one cup of borax.
  • 4
    Continue stirring occasionally, till soap begins to set.
  • 5
    Always use a porcelain pan. (Sometimes I use a little cologne or perfume.)
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