Aleppo Soap Recipe Hot Process

This recipe is 32 oz.

Aleppo soap recipe hot process. However because of the recent political and economic turmoil the manufacturing process of aleppo soap both in syria and around the world has significantly declined. It probably doesn t use the hot process method as we know it today though but rather uses a boiled soap process in which the oils are boiled with the lye over a number of days. Aleppo soap is normally made using a type of hot process technique. 4 oz 113 4 grams extra virgin olive oil 80 1 oz 28 35 grams laurel berry fruit oil 20 0 65 oz 18 4 grams lye sodium hydroxide 5 superfat.

I used 1 5 times my lye in water. This ancient soap was once primarily made in aleppo syria. The number of molds that you ll need will depend on how large they are. We explored some amazing historical hot process moments but let s explore one of my favorite soap recipes one that has existed for over 1 300 years aleppo soap.

Aleppo is where all soap originally comes from and is now permanently altered. There is a bit of confusion outside of the aleppo soap making community about the exact technique and why the soap is boiled for so long. Smooth the soap in place with a spatula for an even surface. I used the tall and skinny mold from bramble berry.

Basic hot process soap recipe aka crock pot soap a note about amounts. I chose this amount because of the size of my mold. I didn t add any color or scent. I always always run my numbers.

I am half syrian and wanted to do this soap as a tribute to my fallen heritage. I would add more water if you plan to hot process. In the 11th century the crusaders brought aleppo soap back to europe starting a centuries long love affair with the olive oil and laurel oil based soap. The centuries old tradition of aleppo soap making which uses no chemicals or other additives involves secret family recipes handed down for generations.

We ll simply make a cold process soap but you can hot process it as well. I used a 5 superfat and discounted the water quite a bit. The recipe makes about 10 ounces 283 grams of soap. This recipe produces about 30 oz of soap.

Aleppo inspired soap recipe.