
Recipe from Laura Cocoran and PJ Hinkel of Sweet Freedom Cheese.
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon of whole milk (Ozark Mountain Creamery cream line, Kalona milk, not homogenized)
- 1/2 vinegar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1-2 TBSP heavy cream, optional
Directions:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat milk rapidly to 180-190F while gently stirring to prevent scalding. Do not boil.
- Once milk reaches temperature, turn off the heat, add the vinegar, and stir until fully disbursed.
- When milk begins to foam, stop stirring to allow curds to form a thick mat. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Gently skim curds from surface into molds, drain bag, or a lined colander.
- Allow curds to drain for 10-20 minutes for a fluffy consistency or up to 1 hour for a drier curd.
- Stir in salt and also may stir in 1-2 TBSP of heavy cream for a richer ricotta.
- Use immediately or store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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