World's Fair Soap

Title: World's Fair Soap
Subject: lard; lye; water
Description: World's Fair Soap
6 lbs. lard
1 can lye
Melt lard in large Kettle.
Dissolve lye in 1 qt. cold water. Cool
both. Pour lye into fat until thickened.
Pour this mixture into shallow wooden
box. Do not handle soap for 2 weeks.

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# World's Fair Soap

## Ingredients

- 6 lbs. lard
- 1 can lye (1 lb)
- 1 qt. cold water

## Instructions

1. Melt lard in a large kettle.
2. Dissolve lye in 1 qt. cold water. Cool both.
3. Pour lye into fat until thickened.
4. Pour this mixture into a shallow wooden box.
5. Do not handle soap for 2 weeks.
Source: RCA0007 - Vintage Handwritten Recipe Card Collection w/ Metal Recipe Box 60+ Recipes (eBay)
Date: 1950s
Rights: Personal/Family
Format: Typed recipe card
Identifier: RCA0007-20260618-0047
Coverage: Idaho, US