Homemade Firm Cheese

Ingredients

• 400 г Cottage cheese (with a fat content of at least 5%)
• 400 мл Milk
• 0.5 ч. л. Salt
• 0.5 ч. л. Baking soda
• 10 г Butter (optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the cottage cheese and milk in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Place the saucepan over heat and warm, stirring constantly, until the yellow whey separates. The cheese mixture may become crumbly or gather into one lump.

3. 3

   Transfer the mixture to a sieve and strain to drain off the excess liquid.

4. 4

   Add the salt and baking soda to the drained mixture.

5. 5

   Place the mixture over a double boiler and stir constantly until it melts and begins to stretch.

6. 6

   Turn off the heat. Add the butter if desired and stir. The mixture should become pliable and stretch easily.

7. 7

   Shape the cheese mixture into a ball, transfer it to any mold, and press it down firmly.

8. 8

   Cover the cheese with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface and leave it to cool completely.

Notes

The source does not specify the exact heating temperature, cooling time, or storage method. The total time is approximate and includes cooling of unspecified duration.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• cheese
• homemade cheese
• processed cheese
• vegetarian
• stovetop
• meat-free