Title: Anise Soap 2
Categories: Soap *
Yield: 12 Ounces

1/4	c	Anise seeds
1/4	c	Lard or tallow
3/4	c	Tallow (approx.)
1/4	c	Vegetable oil
1/2	c	Cold water
2	tb	Lye

Heat the 1/4 c lard to tallow until melted. Add anise seed and simmer over lowest heat for half an hour. Leave to solidify for a few hours or overnight, then melt again and strain seeds.

Add enough additional melted tallow to the strained anise fat to measure 3/4 c. Add vegetable oil and set aside to cool.

Stir lye into cold water until thoroughly dissolved and set aside to cool.

When lye and fat are lukewarm, pour lye into fat, stirring constantly. Continue to stir until the mixture has saponified and is as thick as creamed honey. Pour into molds.

Source: "The Art of Soapmaking" by Merilyn Mohr

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