Title: Classic Castile
Categories: Soap *
Yield: 1 Batch

FATS AND OILS
16	oz	Olive oil
LYE SOLUTION
2 3/16	oz	Lye
3/4	c	Water
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
1/4	ts	Pourette blue soap color
FRAGRANCE
1	ts	Lavender oil
1/4	ts	Artificial bergamot oil
1/4	ts	Jasmine perfume oil
:	F	at temperature: 150øF
:	L	ye-water temperature: 150øF
:	T	racing time: 2 days
:	T	ime in molds: 6 days
:	A	ge: 8 weeks

Add the lye-water to the fat. Stir constantly for the first 10 minutes and often during the first hour. Leave the soap in the stirring bowl for 2 days. Stir the soap occasionally. Stir in the fragrant oil, pour the soap into molds and leave it six days. Place the soap in freezer for 12 hours, then remove from molds. Age 8 weeks.

Source: "Soap Recipes" by Elaine C. White

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