Haigacan Banir

Description
Armenian Cheese

Ingredients

 * 5 qts. raw milk (unpasteurized)
 * ¼ rennet tablet

Directions

 * 1) Heat milk to 86°F (little better than lukewarm) remove from heat.
 * 2) Add dissolved tablet, stir (dissolve tablet by stirring in tablespoon of warm water), cover and set for 45 minutes.
 * 3) Cut down and across with spoon, set again for 10 minutes.
 * 4) Remove excess water.
 * 5) Wet cheese cloth bag.
 * 6) Set in sink and pour cheese in bag.
 * 7) Twist opening, place heavy object on top.
 * 8) After ½ hour, shake bag down.
 * 9) Set two hours or until cheese is firm.
 * 10) Remove from bag, cut in pieces, place in bowl and refrigerate.
 * 11) After third day, dip each piece in salt and refrigerate.