Homemade cheese made from cottage cheese is a healthy, nutritious and tasty product. Its production does not require large financial costs, time and effort. But relatives and friends will be grateful to you for this magnificent delicacy.
It is necessary
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- Cottage cheese - 1.5 kilograms;
- Milk - 1.5 liters;
- Egg - 2 pieces;
- Butter - 200 grams;
- Soda - 3-4 teaspoons;
- Salt to taste.
Instructions
Step 1
Pour the milk into a large saucepan, put it on fire and bring to a boil.
Step 2
Put the cottage cheese in the milk and cook, stirring for 4-6 minutes over low heat, until the whey separates.
Step 3
Take a clean gauze, moisten it well in water, fold it in 2-3 layers and cover with a colander.
Step 4
Pour the hot curd mass into a colander covered with gauze.
Step 5
Let the serum drain well, tie the cheesecloth tightly and hang over the sink to drain excess liquid.
Step 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, salt and water.
Step 7
When the whey is drained, transfer the curd to a clean saucepan and combine with the beaten mass. Stir.
Step 8
Pour some water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Place a saucepan on top, slightly smaller in size, with the prepared curd mass.
Boil the curd mass in a water bath, stirring constantly for 10-12 minutes. The mass should melt and become viscous.
Step 9
Transfer the hot curd to a buttered pan.
Step 10
Press down on top with a light press and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
Step 11
Carefully remove the finished cheese from the mold and cut into pieces.
