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TO MAKE SOAP

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

60
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Fat
16g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • one half pounds unslacked lime
  • three pounds soda ash
  • seven gallons lye
  • seven pounds of grease

Directions

1

One and one half pounds unslacked lime, three pounds soda ash, seven gallons lye or rain water ; boil all fifteen or twenty minutes. Pour off the lye clear, add seven pounds of grease ; boil two hours, or until done. Splendid soft soap. — Mrs. Taylor.

By Vehling, Joseph Dommers, 1879-1950. fmo · Recipe sourced from internet_archive

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