雙色吐司

吐司配方，一半麵糰加入：5g 抹茶粉＋15g 水混合成的抹茶醬。小山園的抹茶粉非常會吸水。

Elderberry and Elderflower Soap 接骨木皂

1. Based on this recipe. Used elderberries and elderflowers infused water
2. 3.5g sodium lactate
3. Peal clay oil, pink clay oil, red clay oil
4. Lavender essential oil 10g
5. 95 % alcohol spay

接骨木皂 Elderberry and Elderflower Soap

Will try again. I might had too much clay colorants. The colored parts
are too soft.

According to the post of Elderflower & Reship Salve on https://thenerdyfarmwife.com:
"Elder flowers are also traditionally used to heal scrapes, scratches and wounds, and as a treatment for dry skin."

• I used elderberries and elderflowers infused hot water (as elderberry tea) and froze it for making soaps.
• The olive oil I used is lemon balm infused oil. For more information about lemon balm, check out Jan's post: 12 Things to Do With Lemon Balm or Lemon Balm Soap

Something wrong with the gold colorant this time. Texture is odd.

1. Based on this recipe, I used elderberry infused water
2. Lemon balm infused olive oil
3. 3.5g sodium lactate
4. Pink clay oil and gold powder
5. Lavender essential oil
6. Dry elderflowers on top
7. 95% alcohol spray on top

Mint Soap 薄荷皂

This recipe is adapted from Jan's post of Garden Mint Soap Recipe on https://thenerdyfarmwife.com.

In THIS post, Jan shares how to infuse mint water:

"To infuse the water, add handfuls of fresh (or dried) mint leaves to a jar and pour simmering hot water over them. Steep for up to half an hour, but not too long or your tea will be too dark and will affect final soap color. Strain, cool further if needed, then proceed as directed in the post Soap Making 101."

I froze mint tea into ice cubes instead.

Freshly picked mint leaves

1. 3.5g sodium lactate
2. peppermint essential oil
3. poppy seeds on top
4. 95% alcohol spray

洋菇培根橄欖麵包捲

以類似的麵糰做鹹口味的麵包捲

• Yeast 高糖速發乾酵母：2g
• Milk 鮮奶：150g
• Sugar 糖：20g
• Salt 鹽：1/2t
• All purpose flour 中筋麵粉：200g
• Corn flour 玉米粉：2T
• Vegetable oil 無味植物油：2T

餡料：

• 黑橋牌培根：一包切丁
• 洋菇罐頭：1/2罐切丁
• 去核綠橄欖：6 顆，切片
• 橄欖油：1T

Aloe Vera Facial Soap 蘆薈洗顏皂

After Cure

After Cure

Followed the recipe of Jan's newest post on https://thenerdyfarmwife.com. Picked some aloe leaves from the garden and made two batches of "Aloe Vera Facial Soap".

The following information is from https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/fresh-aloe-vera-soap-recipe/

{How to Make Fresh Aloe Vera Soap + Aloe Vera Facial Soap Recipe}

How to extract fresh aloe for soapmaking

1. Cut the aloe leaf into several sections.
2. Use a sharp knife to run along the inside edges of each section, separating the inner gel from the outer skin.
3. Use your fingers or a spoon and press the aloe gel from the leaf.
4. Place in a small food processor or blender.
5. Process until smooth. (It will get fluffy, almost like egg whites.)
6. Store in the refrigerator if you’ll be making soap within a few days, or freeze in ice trays for longer storage.

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• For more information: Lanolin, Glycerin, or Aloe Vera? 

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This batch used the recipe below, which I didn't adjust the amount of water.
Adding aloe vera without reducing water caused this soap "sweating".
I unmold it after 24 hrs and sat aside for another day. It looks ok after two days.

After two days, cut the soap and it looks ok. However, it is very soft,
even though I added sodium lactate.

1. Forgot to reduce the percentage ratio of water:lye
2. Fresh aloe vera: 15% of total oil weight: 52.5g
3. 3.5g sodium lactate
4. 95% alcohol spray (just one spray, don't spray too much)
5. It took a long time to get trace.
6. Cedar wood essential oil: 10g
7. Green clay oil: 5g + soap batter: 50g for green colorant

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This should be the original recipe of thenerdyfarmwife.com

 

This is the second batch

Still too soft

Elderflower & Reship Salve (The Nerdy Farm Wife)

I was wondering why I bought elderberries and elderflowers. This post was the reason. I really enjoy Jan's posts.
The following information is from:【Elderflower & Reship Salve】

Elderflower & Rosehip Salve

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This salve features elder flowers, which are an old-fashioned remedy for softer, more evenly toned skin. Elder flowers are also traditionally used to heal scrapes, scratches and wounds, and as a treatment for dry skin.

I like to include rosehip seed oil in this salve, for its well known effectiveness against scarring, wrinkles and signs of aging.

The rosehip seed oil is optional though; if you don’t have any or don’t want to include it, just use more elderflower infused oil in its place.

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Elderflower Infused Oil

To make elderflower salve, you’ll first to need to make an infused oil.

To do so, fill a canning jar about 1/4 full of dried elder flowers and pour your favorite oil over them until the jar is almost filled. (I like sunflower oil best, but you can use sweet almond, apricot kernel, olive or another type of oil if you prefer.)

For a quick infusion: Set the uncovered jar down into a small saucepan filled with a few inches of water. Heat over a low burner for one to two hours, keeping a close eye that the water doesn’t evaporate out. Remove from heat and strain.

For a slower, more traditional infusion: Cap the jar of dried elder flowers and oil and tuck away in a cabinet for around 4 to 6 weeks, shaking occasionally as you remember to. When the infusing time has passed, strain.

For an alternative option: You could also set the jar of elder flowers and oil in a sunny windowsill for several days to a week to jump start the infusion. (Don’t store for long periods in sunlight though, as it tends to fade flowers and herbs over time.)

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Ingredients for Elderflower Salve

• 3 oz (85 g) elderflower infused oil
• 0.5 oz (14 g) rosehip seed oil
• 0.5 oz (14 g) beeswax

For best results, use a scale to weigh the ingredients. If you don’t own a scale, it may be helpful to know that 3.5 oz (99 g) of oil is roughly 1/2 cup, 0.5 oz (14 g) of beeswax is around 2 tablespoons loosely packed pastilles, and 0.5 oz (14 g) rosehip seed oil is around 1 tablespoon.

If you don’t have elder flowers at home, you can purchase high quality dried flowers from Mountain Rose Herbs. I also love and use their rosehip seed oil.

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How to Make Elderflower Salve

Combine the elderflower infused oil and beeswax in a heatproof container, like a canning jar or pyrex pitcher. Set the container down into a pan filled with a few inches of water, forming a makeshift double boiler.

Place the pan over low heat until the beeswax melts. Remove from heat and stir in the rosehip seed oil. If you have a favorite vitamin E that you like, you can squeeze the contents of a capsule into the salve to help lengthen shelf life.

You can also add a few drops of essential oil, such as lavender or rose, if you’d like your salve to be scented.

Pour into tins or jars and allow to cool completely. This recipe fills one 4-ounce tin.

To Use Elderflower Salve

Apply a thin light layer to hands, face and throat at night. This salve is best suited for those with dry and/or mature skin.

Light Body Lotion 清爽身體乳

This recipe is from https://thenerdyfarmwife.com
After Bath Sleepy Time Lotion Recipe {for kids, or all ages!}

It's easy to make and quite suitable for hot weather.

Stir and stir and stir till it is completely cool down.
The texture will become very smooth.

1. Calendula infused sunflower oil: 23g
2. Emulsifying wax: 7g
3. Rose hydrosol: 70g
4. Rose essential oil: 5 drops
5. Preservative: based on the description of use

Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Jamie Oliver) 肉桂麵包捲

Since my daughter loves it,  I made more!

Today's first try.

The following information is from {Beautiful vegan Swedish cinnamon buns}

Ingredients

• 7g fast-acting yeast
• 250ml almond milk
• 60ml boiling water
• 50g demerara sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 400g plain flour, plus more for dusting
• 4 tbsp corn flour
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil

Filling

• 100g demerara sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp corn flour
• 60ml vegetable oil

Glaze

• 1 tbsp boiling water
• 1 tsp demerara sugar
• Pearl sugar or chopped almonds, for sprinkling (optional)

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My adjusted recipe:

Ingredients

• Yeast 高糖速發乾酵母：2g
• Milk 鮮奶：150g
• Brown Sugar 蔗糖：20g
• Salt 鹽：1/4t
• All purpose flour 中筋麵粉：200g
• Corn flour 玉米粉：2T
• Vegetable oil 無味植物油：2T

Filling

• Brown Sugar 蔗糖：50g
• Cinnamon 肉桂粉：1/2T
• Corn flour 玉米粉：1T
• Vegetable oil 植物油：30ml

Glaze 適量即可

• 1 tbsp boiling water
• 1 tsp demerara sugar
• Pearl sugar or chopped almonds, for sprinkling (optional)

A twist of Baby's Breath Soap (from Soap Queen)

Used elderberries and elderflowers infused sweet almond oil to replace baby's breath flowers.

1. Elderberries & flowers infused sweet almond oil
2. 3g sodium lactate
3. Purple clay oil, gold powder
4. Lavender, geranium rose, sweet orange essential oils
5. 95% alcohol spay 

Explaining and Preventing Glycerin Dew (Soap Queen)

This explains why my last batch was so easy to unmold from the acrylic mold without any effort. The following information is from Soap Queen's post: {Explaining and Preventing Glycerin Dew}

Explaining and Preventing Glycerin Dew

 March 27, 2018  Filed Under: Tips & Tricks  26 Comments

Are there beads of liquid on your melt and pour soap, or do the bars look powdery? Are they slippery and wet to the touch? This is a common reaction referred to as “sweating” or “glycerin dew.”

In this example, the glycerin dew is concentrated around the outside of the bars. 

Melt and pour soap has extra glycerin added during the manufacturing process. It makes the soap easy to work with and also acts as a humectant. When you wash with melt and pour soap, a thin layer of glycerin is left behind. That draws moisture from the air onto your skin. Learn more about what the bases are made with in this Sunday Night Spotlight.

As melt and pour soap sits on the counter, glycerin draws moisture onto the bars and forms glycerin dew. It’s more common in humid climates.

Glycerin dew has formed around the corners of this bar. 

The good news is that it’s easy to prevent with the following tips.

• The Like Cold Process (LCP) Clear and LCP White bases have less glycerin, which means there’s little to no sweating. They’re a good option for extremely humid climates. We also recommend the LCP bases if you’re embedding melt and pour in cold process soap because they don’t morph or sweat as the bars cure.
• Let the soap harden and cool at room temperature. If it’s placed in the fridge or freezer for long periods of time it’s more likely to sweat.
• Wrap the bars tightly with plastic wrap and use a heat gun to shrink it on tightly. This Soap Queen TV video shows you how.
• Run a fan over the soap once it’s out of the mold. This is a good option for moderately humid climates but likely won’t work for extremely humid climates.
• Buy a dehumidifier and use it in your soaping space. It’s a good investment because it creates a dry environment for other products like cold process soap and bath bombs.
• You can also place the wrapped bars in an airtight container with rice or silica packets. Learn more in How to Store Handmade Bath Products.

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Another good information: A QUALITY BAR OF HANDMADE SOAP WILL OFTEN "SWEAT" IN HUMID WEATHER