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Title: Pollen Pleasure
Categories: Soap *
Yield: 1 Batch
| FATS AND OILS | ||
| 9 | oz | Shortening |
| 4 | oz | Coconut oil |
| 3 | oz | Lard |
| 1/4 | oz | Beeswax |
| LYE SOLUTION | ||
| 2 3/8 | oz | Lye |
| 3/4 | c | Cold water |
| OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS | ||
| 1 | tb | Natural bee pollen |
| 1 | ts | Honey (added to the lye solution) |
| FRAGRANCE | ||
| 1 | ts | Artificial bergamot oil |
| 1/2 | ts | Sandalwood oil |
| : | F | at temperature: 155øF |
| : | L | ye-water temperature: 155øF |
| : | T | racing time: 12 minutes |
| : | T | ime in molds: 24 hours |
| : | A | ge: 3 weeks |
About 30 minutes before you mix this soap, combine the fragrant oils and pollen so the pollen has time to soften. Some granules dissolve, while a few remain whole to add color and interesting texture to your Pollen Pleasure.
Source: "Soap Recipes" by Elaine C. White
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