old time witches soap
A truely unique soap made like it was a hundred years back. Very nice smelling and a great gift The long time it takes to cure is well worth the wait.
prep time
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
many bars
Ingredients
- 4 pounds lard
- 13 ounces lye
- 5 cups cold water
- 1 tablespoon lavender essential oil
- 1 tablespoon patchouli essential oil
- 1 cup fresh strawberry juice
- 1/4 cup dried soap bark herb (optional) from herbal shop or craft shop
How To Make old time witches soap
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Step 1In a large iron kettle or enamel pot, melt the lard over very low heat. In as separate pot, stir together the lye and the water. Heat lard until small bubbles begin to appear, but do not boil. Remove from heat and slowly pour the lye solution into the lard.
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Step 2With a large wooden spoon, stir in the lavender and patchouli oils, the strawberry juice and soap bark herb.
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Step 3Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour into 2-inch greased pan and allow to cool 24 hours.
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Step 4Cut the soap into squares and leave in the pan for at least 72 hours before removing.
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Step 5Place the soap bars on waxed paper and allow them to cure in a draft free area for at least 4 weeks before using.
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Category:
Soaps
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Ingredient:
Non-Edible or Other
Culture:
English
Method:
Stove Top
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