Fresh Cheese

Directions

1. 1
   Stir the yogurt and salt together.
2. 2
   Spoon onto a large piece of rinsed and squeezed dry cheesecloth.
3. 3
   Gather together the four corners and tie the top of the bundle with a long length of kitchen twine to make a bag.
4. 4
   Tie the bag on a faucet or cabinet knob and suspend over a bowl.
5. 5
   Let the whey drain from yogurt for at least 12 hours.
6. 6
   Remove the thickened yogurt from the cheesecloth, shape into a ball, and place on a platter.