Title: Yolk Soap
Categories: Soap *
Yield: 3 1/2 lb

2	c	Clean rendered tallow
2	c	Coconut oil
5		Egg yolks and enough olive oil to make 1 c
2	c	Cold water
1/2	c	+ 2 tb lye
1	ts	Wheat germ oil or vitamin E oil (external use)
1	ts	Oil of lemon (optional)
1/2	ts	Oil of sassafras (optional)
1/4	ts	Each oil of cloves and thyme (optional)

Beat egg yolks till pale, adding olive oil to measure one cup.

Melt tallow and coconut oil. Set aside to cool.

Stir lye into cold water until dissolved. Set aside to cool.

When lye and fat are lukewarm, stir lye slowly into fat. Continue to stir until the mixture begins to thicken. Add egg mixture and beat to distribute evenly. Add essential oils, if desired. Continue to stir until thick and creamy. Pour into molds.

This soap will require longer setting and curing times.

Source: "The Art of Soapmaking" by Merilyn Mohr

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