Milk, Honey and Bran Soaps

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   In a large glass or ceramic bowl mix the grated soap with the milk powder, bran, essential oil (if using) and the olive oil.

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   In a small glass bowl, heat together the water and the honey, 40/50 seconds in the microwave.

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   Add this to the soap mix, mix it quickly with a spoon or fork, then use your hands and knead into a pliable dough.

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   If you have done that and it feels sticky use some oil on your hands for the next step.

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   Divide this mix into 3 or 4 pieces.

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   You can now make them simply into soap balls, or flattened balls, like little hamburger patties, the latter are easier in using then the balls.

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   The third option is to use a cookie cutter, round or heart shape is nice.

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   Evenly fill the cutter with a soap portion, using the palm of your hand to smooth it out and pressing the soap down, then gently push it through the cookie cutter, do this on a piece of parchment paper.

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   You can oil the inside rim of the cutter with some oil if needed.

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    Let your soaps dry in a warm airy space on parchment paper for several days, turning them over every day.

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    They are usually dry and ready to use in 3/4 days, but drying them a bit longer improves them.

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    When drying they will shrink and don't make them too thin or they will curl up, use deep/high cookie cutters.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.