Lye Soap - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 pt. water
1 can lye
6 lb. bucket
used grease, strained

Preparation

Mix lye in water.
Be sure to use granite container large enough to leave soap in to harden.
Add melted grease.
Stir carefully.
Let harden.
When it is hard, cut it out in cubes. Grate it up and use as washing powder.
You'll be surprised how white and clean your clothes are.