5 1/2 lbs grease [ Lard or fryings with the salt removed ]
1 can lye
1 cup borax and ammonia
In 3 pints water, dissolve lye - cool
Melt grease and cool- slowly add borax and ammonia [ a cup detergent may be added ]
Add lye and stir for 1/2 hour with wooden spoon.
Pour into Enamaled tray, paper box or wooden box
Let set for a couple of days--cut
Note: Mix lye and water slowly - will foam up.
Use enamaled vessels for all
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