Annatto seeds are usually steeped in oil or ground to a powder prior to adding to recipes, rather than adding the seeds whole. Annatto is a key flavor component in manyLatin American dishes. The paste is easy to use; just take a small bit of it and mix it with water. The powder can...
as the bars are still saponifying and the lye can irritate the skin. To remove, gently pull the sides of the mold away from the soap to break the airlock, and push the soap out from the bottom. Once removed, use theSoap Shaverto clean up the bars...