Olive Oil Castile Soap

A traditional recipe from Castile, Spain, this makes a beautiful and very mild soap.
 
Characteristics
1. Off-white in color
2. Exceptionally mild
3. Lathers quickly; plenty of medi-um-size, creamy bubbles
4. Tradings difficult to see

5. Sets up quickly and dries quickly
6. May be milled and remelted when moist or dry
7. Mills and molds very well; well
 
Ingredients
1. 52 ounces olive oil
2. 7 ounces lye
3. 20 ounces cold water
 
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR OLIVE OIL CASTILE SOAP

This soap is made by following Steps 1 through 17 of the master instructions, but because the recipe includes only liquid oils, the wrapped primary mold must be checked twice a day.

To do this, care-fully unwrap the mold and uncover the soap. You are likely to notice a thin layer of oil on top. Using your wooden spoon, carefully stir this layer of oil back into the soap, then replace the lid and rewrap the mold-Repeat this process once every 12 hours