Curd Cheese

Directions

1. 1
   You will need a saucepan, a bowl, and a sieve.
2. 2
   If using yogurt, bring the milk to a boil and then leave it to cool to finger temperature (100 F).
3. 3
   Mix with milk with the yogurt in a basin.
4. 4
   Put in a warm place for 4 to 5 hours to set as solid as yogurt.
5. 5
   Pour the mixture into a sieve lined with a scalded clean cloth.
6. 6
   After an hour put a plate on top to weight and encourage the whey to drip through.
7. 7
   The curds in the cloth are the cheese.
8. 8
   Cover and store in a cool pantry, and it will keep for about a week.
9. 9
   Drink the whey, flavored with fruit juice, for your health - or use to to make scones.
10. 10
    Keep in refrigerator and eat within 2 days.