Thank you so much for the soap recipe! Thanks also for the hint on
freezing soured goats milk, Blessing, Lisa
--- In Kefir_making@yahoogroups.com, "elizabethblalack" <ladle24@...>
wrote:
>
> Okay, here are the directions I had compiled:
>
> Goatsmilk Soap Experiment (it worked)
>
> Prep:
> 1. Need 2 stainless pans & spoons- Oils in larger pan, liquid
> and lye in smaller pan.
> 2. Cover counters with newspaper, have vinegar handy; also,
> apron and gloves.
> 3. Plug sink, fill partway w/cold water and 3 dozen ice cubes.
>
> Process:
> 1. Weigh solids into soap pot if possible, liquid oils into
> measuring cup, zeroing out weight after each addition.
> 2. Gently melt solid oils in larger saucepan, no hotter than
> 110 degrees. Stir until melted, then add liquid oils. Mixture
> should be about 100 degrees when adding lye mixture to it.
> 3. Slowly stir lye into milk in ice bath in sink, to avoid
> overheating. (Stir and wait, stir and wait.)
> 4. Continue to stir mixture for about 3 minutes.
> 5. Slowly pour lye mixture into oils, stirring continuously.
> 6. Using stick blender, blend for 60 seconds. Let rest for 60
> seconds. Blend for 60 seconds more. (Directions for breastmilk
> soap.)
> Or, pulse with stick blender 3-5 seconds at a time, alternating with
> stirring with the stick blender.
> 7. When completely blended, but not too thick (trace), add
> fragrance.
> 8. Pour into molds. Smooth
as necessary with rubber spatula and
> gently tap molds to release any air bubbles.
> 9. Clean up while still wearing gloves, etc.
> 10. Unmold after 12-24 hours.
>
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