RECIPES

fresh ricotta

for fresh ricotta you will need a large pot, a meat or candy thermometer, and some cheese cloth.  that is pretty much it.  here is a simple recipe that will yield about 1.5 pints of cheese:

1 gallon whole milk
1/3 cup distilled vinegar
1 T salt

place milk in large pot over medium-low heat.  stir often to avoid any scorching.  once it appears to be releasing some steam, check the temperature.  you are trying to slowly bring it up to 190 degrees.  once the temperature is reached, stir in the vinegar.  turn off the heat.  add in the salt and let the curds sit and separate for about 30 minutes.  strain through the cheese cloth, discard the whey, and place in the refrigerator until chilled.  that is it.  easy and tasty!