How Do You Make Ricotta Cheese At Home?
Learn to make delicious Ricotta cheese at home with things that you might already find in your kitchen. Cut strips of cheese cloth, and place them into the colander or strainer you have. (Set it aside) Measure out your 2 and 1/2 cups of low-fat buttermilk, as well as the 1/2 gallon of 2% milk. Pour both liquids into the large pot on the stove. Turn your stove up to medium-high. Heat to boiling; stirring frequently until it boils. Check temperature, and as soon as it reads 170 degrees then STOP STIRRING! Let the temperature rise, and the curds will start to form before your eyes! When it reaches 190 degrees IMMEDIATELY REMOVE pot from the heat, and place on non-headed surface or burner. Place Colander or strainer into a larger bowl or plate to keep the whey from making a mess. Scoop the curds out of the pot, and put them into the colander or strainer covered in cheesecloth. If you desire to flavor with the sea-salt add it now, and mix well. Wrap your cheese in the cloth with a string (V
