We had the best enrichment last week. I learned how to make just about anything with powdered milk. I decided to try a recipe this morning. I had some milk that was past it's expiration so I made some cottage cheese. Not to shabby for my first attempt. but it tastes like the lemon juice. I need to buy some white vinegar.
Here's the recipe.
Cottage Cheese (Recipe from Mary Ann Wilcox)
2 c water
3 T lemon juice or white vinegar
3/4 c dry milk powder or 1 1/2 c instant
*Walmart 1 qt $2.66, Viva $3.00, Country Cream $3.00
If using dry milk powder (non-instant), blend water and dry milk together and heat in a saucepan until it starts to steam stirring constantly, then remove from heat; or place in microwave and heat until it foams and rises to top of bowl. If using instant milk, bring water to a boil and remove from heat then stir in milk with a wire wisk. Drip juice around the edge of the pan and gently stir, milk will immediately start to curdle, separating into curds and whey. Let rest 1 minute. Pour into a colander, rinse with hot then cold water, then drain until no whey drips, about 1 minute. Makes about 1 1/2 c curds. Add sour cream or yogurt to cream. Use non-instant dry milk powder for ricotta (it is more sour) and instant for table use or when you are in a hurry.
