Before adding the lye to the strained grease, add 1 large cupful of borax. Stir lye into kettle containing grease and stir constantly until very thick. Pour into a pan, score; in 10 or 12 hours turn out of pan and let dry. A little perfume may be added if you wish. Lamb drippings makes the finest soap.
FOOTNOTES:
[1] Calculated with 1 tablespoon brandy. 277 calories if brandy is omitted.
[2] Without liquor.
[3] Without liquor.
[4] Calculated with milk.
[5] Without sugar.
[6] Without lemon juice or sugar.
[7] Without milk.