Grandma'S Lye Soap
["4 lb. old lard", "1 can lye", "2 1/2 qt. water", "1/3 c. household Borax", "1/3 c. household ammonia", "2 tsp. oil of sassafras"]
["Cook slowly for 15 minutes, stirring until mixture begins to thicken.", "Pour into a wooden container lined with cloth; cool. When hard, cut in squares."]
["lard", "lye", "water", "household Borax", "household ammonia", "oil"]