cooking class Buying ricotta is easy, but there’s something comforting about homemade. Here are a few simple steps on how to make perfect ricotta.
ricotta
Step one
• 8 cups whole milk • 2 cups buttermilk
Combine milks in a large pot and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. After 10 - 15 minutes the milk will begin to curdle. Stop stirring, but occasionally scrape the bottom to release curds. When you start to see the curds separate from the whey, remove from the heat.
what you will need
• Large pot • Wooden spoon • Strainer • 3 layers of cheesecloth, rinsed • A bowl to serve
• 2 tbsp cream • Sea salt
Step two
Line a strainer with the layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Carefully pour or spoon the contents from the pot into the cheesecloth allowing the liquid to drain into the bowl. Step three
Gather the cheesecloth around the curds and gently squeeze to extract any remaining liquid. Allow to sit in strainer for 2 hours to drain.
to serve
Use as is, or for a creamy ricotta add cream and a pinch of salt and gently stir through. Serve with desired accompaniment. ~ Makes about 2 cups
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