Lye Soap - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 can lye
1 c. pure Borax
3 qt. cold water
4 1/2 lb. warm melted grease

Preparation

Prepare grease.
Heat together fat and drippings; strain.
If fat contains meat juices or lots of dark particles, allow to cool, then use fat which rises to the top.
Discard dark particles which settle on bottom.
In large iron kettle, mix lye, Borax and water. Slowly add warm grease.
Stir, stir, stir frequently throughout the day with wooden spoon.
When the mix becomes firm and can no longer be stirred easily, wear gloves and pour soap into forms.
Do not double recipe.
Shave off to wash clothes.