Homemade Curd Cheese

Description
1 Servings MMM

Ingredients

 * 4 tb yogurt; or wine vinegar or
 * 5 tb lemon juice
 * 2 qt milk

Directions

 * You will need a saucepan a bowl and a sieve.
 * If using yogurt bring the milk to a boil and then leave it to cool to finger temperature (100 F).
 * Mix with milk with the yogurt in a basin.
 * Put in a warm place for 4 to 5 hours to set as solid as yogurt.
 * If using vinegar or lemon juice stir into the milk and bring it to a near boil (200 F) in a bowl set in a saucepan of water.
 * Remove and keep in a warm place for 4 to 5 hours.
 * Pour the mixture into a sieve lined with a scalded clean cloth.
 * After an hour put a plate on top to weight and encourage the whey to drip through.
 * The curds in the cloth are the cheese.
 * Cover and store in a cool pantry and it will keep for about a week.
 * Drink the whey flavored with fruit juice for your health - or use to to make scones.
 * Keep in refrigerator and eat within 2 days.