cold lye soap (heirloom recipe)

Name: COLD LYE SOAP (Heirloom Recipe)
Prep time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can(s) lye (size?); 2 1/2 pint(s) cold water; 5 1/2 to 6 pound(s) clean grease; 3/4 cup(s) household ammonia (optional); 1 cup(s) borax (optional); a few dash(es) cologne or perfume

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Jul 22, 2015

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!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield makes 6 lbs. soap

Ingredients

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

How To Make cold lye soap (heirloom recipe)

Step 1

Dissolve one can of lye in 2 1/2 pints cold water.

Step 2

When cool, stir slowly into 5 1/2 or 6 pounds of clean grease.
Step 3

You can add 3/4 cup household ammonia and one cup of borax.
Step 4

Continue stirring occasionally, till soap begins to set.
Step 5

Always use a porcelain pan. (Sometimes I use a little cologne or perfume.)
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