Excalibur Crossbow Forum

Benny · Post by **Benny** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 7:54 pm

Does anyone know where I can get lye or Gillettes lye. I need it for a pretzel recipe?

BOB VANDRISH · Post by **BOB VANDRISH** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 8:19 pm

Try the same place as you would for borax,the grocery store,under plumbing/cleaning solutions.
May also be at Home Depot,in the same general area as above.
Ching.

Guitarman · Post by **Guitarman** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 8:32 pm

Not sure were you get it I will have to ask my dad..

I have a friend who is Mohawk(Native), and he makes Lyed Corn Soup. Has anyone every had this before???

brayhaven · Post by **brayhaven** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 9:45 pm

My wife buys it at the grocery store, Walmart etc for soap making: Red Devil brand I think. Many drain openers are pure lye (sodium hydroxide). BTW I think lyed corn is the same as hominy... could be wrong.
Greg

Guitarman · Post by **Guitarman** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 9:49 pm

Not sure what Hominy is, BUt I will find out more, as my interest is peaked now..

Thanks

patmax · Post by **patmax** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 10:04 pm

I think I'm right on this - tell me if you know different:

Hominy is made from whole kernel dried corn. Lye is used to soften and remove the tough outer shell. I would think that "Lyed Corn" would be "Hominy". Guitarman, you owe it to yourself to go to the grocery store and buy yourself a can of hominy. Don't worry - it's cheap!

patmax

Guitarman · Post by **Guitarman** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 10:41 pm

thanks Patmax, i will.