Homemade Cottage Cheese

Yup. You really can make your own homemade cottage cheese with just a few simple ingredients. Although one certainly could eat it just like one would eat the store-bought stuff, one may not want to. The texture and taste are different but this cottage cheese is great for recipes calling for cottage cheese (think lasagnas and casseroles).

Ingredients:
*9 1/2 cups water
*2 2/3 milk powder (not instant)
*1/2 cup vinegar
*1/2 tsp. salt (or to taste)
*3/4 cup milk (or to consistency)

Directions:
1. In a large sauce pan, combine water and milk powder. Heat to 175 degrees, stirring frequently.

2. Remove from heat. Add vinegar. Stir gently.

3. Let sit undisturbed and allow curds to form. (Allow at least an hour for this.)

4. Pour through tight strainer or several layers of cheese cloth. Allow to drain well.

5. Stir in salt and milk. Refrigerate.

Make approximately 3 1/2 cups.

Note: The whey (leftover liquid) can be tossed or used in bread recipes.