Lye Water Temperature 110ºF (43.3°C)
Oil Temperature 120ºF (48.9°C)

We experienced a moderate amount of acceleration and a slight amount of ricing. After just a few quick pulses of the stick blender, we achieved a medium trace. We hand stirred to confirm the oils and water were well mixed. We saw that the batter was becoming grainy and some ricing was visible. We quickly scraped the batter into the mold and tamped it down on the counter to minimize any air pockets. After 24 hours we found the soap was slightly harder than is typical; while the bars cut cleanly and there was no cracking or crumbling, we had to use more force to get the soap cutter through the loaf than we usually do. We observed that the soap gelled throughout the loaf except for the very edges of each corner. The soap discolored to a pinkish tan around the edges while the center discolored yellow. The scent was quite strong and true to the out-of-bottle character. After 30 days, the scent was still strong but a lot of the citrus had faded and a sweet coconut scent remained. The bars discolored a uniform tan shade.