Laundry Soap
From The Pennsylvania German cook book, 1902
This makes a very good laundry soap.
Presented as published in 1902. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
Method
Nutrition per serving
16774Calories
83 gProtein
0 gCarbs
1820 gFat
Full nutrition (33 nutrients)
Calories16774 kcal
Protein83 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g
Total Fat1820 g
Saturated Fat712 g
Monounsaturated Fat820 g
Polyunsaturated Fat205 g
Cholesterol2028 mg
Sodium327 mg
Potassium1129 mg
Calcium218 mg
Iron1.5 mg
Magnesium95 mg
Phosphorus1007 mg
Zinc6 mg
Copper0.1 mg
Manganese0.5 mg
Vitamin D52 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin A136 mcg
Vitamin E12 mg
Vitamin K0.5 mcg
Vitamin B60.7 mg
Vitamin B1210 mcg
Thiamin (B1)0.3 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)5.9 mg
Folate59 mcg
Choline1197 mg
Caffeine0 mg
Water364 g
As published
This recipe was extracted from The Pennsylvania German cook book (1902) by Keller, J. A. Mrs, page 50. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
four pounds of lard, but do not let get hot, strain it and let the lye run into it in a little stream, stirring it all the time. Stir ten minutes more then add one pound of whiting softened in a little water, stir until it all unites, then let stand until cold. Cut in scpiares. This makes a very good laundry soap
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