SOAP RECIPES
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CASTILLE SOAP (01/24/94) (20:44)

1 PINT OLIVE OIL
4 OUNCES LYE DISSOLVED IN COLD WATER (FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON CAN)

THE WATER EVAPORATES AS THE SOAP THICKENS.  STIR IT CONSTANTLY TO
PREVENT SCORCHING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PAN, WHICH WILL DISCOLOR
AND MIGHT PRODUCE OFF-SCENTS IN THE FINISHED SOAP.

AS THE SOAP COOLS, ADD A FEW DROPS OF ALMOND EXTRACT.  COLOR IF
DESIRED.  POUR INTO MOLDS.
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WHITE ROSE TOILET SOAP (01/24/94) (20:43)

1 POUND OF HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL OR LARD
2 OUNCES OF COCONUT OIL
4 OUNCES COMMERCIAL LYE DISSOLVED IN COLD WATER
1 OUNCE BAKING SODA (SODIUM BICARBONATE)
1 TBSP SALT
1 OUNCE GLYCERINE
3 DROPS OIL OF ROSE

PLACE THE WATER, LYE AND GREASE INTO A LARGE KETTLE ON A MEDIUM
FLAME.  STIR CONTINUOUSLY WITH A LARGE WOODEN SPOON.

THE WATER WILL EVAPORATE AS THE MIXTURE THICKENS.  THE MIXTURE
WILL THICKEN AND SPIT UP LIKE GRAVY, INDICATING THAT
SAPONIFICATION HAS TAKEN PLACE.

REMOVE THE MIXTURE FROM THE STOVE, STIR IT TO HELP IT COOL
EVENLY.  IT IS IMPORTANT TO STIR THE HOT SOAP WHILE IT IS HEATING
TO PREVENT IT FROM SCORCHING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PAN.

ADD THE REMAINING INGREDIENTS, EXCEPT FOR THE PERFUME.  ADD COLOR
IF DESIRED.

ADD PERFUME.  POUR INTO MOLDS.
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