Lye Soap - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 lb. fat, melted
1 can lye
2 1/2 pt. hot water

Preparation

Dissolve the lye in the hot water; let cool, then pour lye solution in a slow, easy stream into melted fat, stirring constantly.
Continue stirring until cool.
Pour into boxes that have been dipped in cold water.
Cut into desired size of squares when cold and set.
You can add perfumed bath oil, if so desired.