Adding Honey?

[hmlove1218]

How to you figure in honey to a recipe? Soapcalc doesn't have it so do you add it in as some of the water?

Thank you!

 

[shunt2011]

I don't figure honey into my recipe. I generally add 1 tsp ppo and blend it with a bit of warm water. I then add mine to my oils before the lye/water mixture but many add it at trace.

 

[coffeetime]

I discount my water by the amount of the honey. Otherwise, I find the soaps are a little too soft for my liking. And that's with an initial water discount of 4-6%.

 

[DeeAnna]

Honey is about 80% water, give or take a bit. Soapcalc doesn't list it, because it doesn't have anything in it to saponify.

If using just a bit, you can just include it as an additive. If using a fair amount, include it in the water phase part of your recipe like you would any other watery liquid (milk, beer, etc.)

 

[judymoody]

I use about 1 tablespoon per pound of oils and I use it as an additive; I don't adjust my water (which is already discounted).

 

[hmlove1218]

Thank y'all! I didn't discount water or anything since I only had to add .3 of an oz

 

[adrydel]

I make a honey and goats milk bar so frankly to this one i add very little water since i use a lot of honey (1/2 cup) and 1/2 cup goats milk. This is for a 2lb loaf bar.

 

[Hazel]

It's recommended to weigh ingredients for soap making since it is more accurate than using volume amounts. Going just slightly over the line or being under the line can make quite a difference in the amount being used. Although, it's probably not an issue with the honey and goat milk like it would be for oils.