Lye Soap - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 Tbsp. lye
1 lb. lard or grease
1 c. cold water

Preparation

Dissolve lye in cold water (use iron, enamel or stainless steel pot, never aluminum).
Allow to cool.
Dissolve or melt lard and remove from heat.
Pour lukewarm lye solution in lukewarm grease, stirring to mix thoroughly.
As it cools, add perfume if desired and beat until mixture becomes white and fluffy.
Pour into molds to set.
When firm, cut into cakes and separate.
Allow to harden and air dry
at least 2 weeks before using.