Granny Gibbs' Lye Soap

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   In granite dishpan, put the water.

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   Add the remaining ingredients.

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   Let cool to 80u00b0.

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   Then weigh 10 pounds of fat, melted and strained through a cloth.

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   Heat to 100u00b0.

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   Pour fat very slowly into 80u00b0 lye solution, stirring all the time you are pouring.

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   Stir until it is the consistency of nice, thick cream.

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   Stand until it begins to harden, then cut into bars.

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   Put in boxes.

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    Cover with cloth.

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    The longer it stays, the whiter it gets and the better it performs.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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