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Stop Buying Cheese: Make Your Own with Just Milk and Vinegar!
Did you know you can easily make fresh cheese at home using just two ingredients? With milk and vinegar, you can whip up a delicious, soft cheese that’s perfect for a variety of dishes. Here’s a step-by-step guide to this surprisingly simple and budget-friendly method.
Ingredients
1 liter of whole milk
2-3 tablespoons of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1. Heat the Milk
Pour the Milk: Start by pouring 1 liter of milk into a large saucepan.
Bring to a Boil: Heat the milk over medium heat, stirring occasionally to avoid burning, until it reaches a gentle boil.
2. Add the Vinegar
Stir in Vinegar: Once the milk begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and slowly add 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar while stirring.
Watch the Magic Happen: The milk will immediately start to curdle as the acid from the vinegar separates the curds (solid part) from the whey (liquid part).
3. Strain the Curds
Prepare a Strainer: Line a colander with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel and place it over a bowl to catch the whey.
Separate the Curds: Carefully pour the curdled milk into the strainer, allowing the liquid to drain away from the curds.
Let it Drain: Allow the curds to sit for 5-10 minutes. For firmer cheese, press the curds gently to remove more whey.
