Ingredients 7 lb. used grease6 gal. water2 cans lyeMethodPut 3 gallons water in old-time wash pot.Melt lye, then grease.Let boil.When grease melts, gradually add the remaining water.Cook slow or it will boil ov...Learn More

Ingredients 1 can lye1 qt. rain water5 lb. grease1/2 c. ammonia1/2 c. Borax1/2 c. rain water2 oz. oil of sassafrasMethodAdd 1 tablespoon of gelatin to all cooked cream pies.I stir it in with the sugar and add w...Learn More

Ingredients 2 qt. melted fat1 can lye1 c. liquid ammonia (optional)1 qt. water1 Tbsp. Borax, dissolved in 1/2 c. hot water (optional)MethodDissolve lye in water and let stand until it is lukewarm. Add slowly to...Learn More

Ingredients 42 ounces tallow16 ounces coconut oil12 ounces soya oil8 ounces palm oil or 8 ounces lard8 ounces cocoa butter12 ounces lye32 ounces cold distilled water1 ounce peppermint extract2 ounces cocoa powd...Learn More

Ingredients 7 c. water5 oz. grease1 c. Clorox1/2 c. ammonia1 c. lye1/2 c. BoraxMethodMelt grease and cool to a milky stage.Grease should be salt-free.No aluminum pans are to be used.Do not get mixture in eyes a...Learn More

Ingredients 5 lb. grease (must be animal fat)water1/3 c. Purex1/2 c. powdered Borax1 can lyeMethodMelt grease and strain through cloth, then add equal amount of water and let stand for a day or two until the gr...Learn More

Ingredients 24 ounces tallow8 ounces lard8 ounces coconut oil15 ounces water6 ounces lyeMethodNOTE: The combination of lye and water is caustic.It will burn the skin and may cause blindness if it enters the eye...Learn More

Ingredients 11 c. lard5 c. cold water1/2 c. household ammonia1/2 c. Borax1/2 c. sugar1 can lyeMethodHeat fat.Dissolve sugar in 1 cup cold water.Add remaining ingredients and stir until lukewarm.Add this mixture...Learn More

Ingredients 16 ounces water (goat's milk should be partially frozen) or 16 ounces goat's milk (goat's milk should be partially frozen)2 ounces castor oil13 ounces coconut oil26 ounces olive oil12 ounces lard1 1...Learn More