Cooked Soap - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. melted fat
1 can lye
1 c. liquid ammonia (optional)
1 qt. water
1 Tbsp. Borax, dissolved in 1/2 c. hot water (optional)

Preparation

Dissolve lye in water and let stand until it is lukewarm. Add slowly to the fat, stirring constantly until jelly-like. Cool slowly.
Add Borax and water and mix thoroughly.
Remove from fire.
Add ammonia and stir until thick like honey.
Pour into mold.
Cut and let cure for 4 to 6 weeks.