Quark (German Cheese)

Directions

1. 1
   You will need a saucepan, a bowl, a sieve, and a scalded cloth to line 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 the 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
   If using vinegar or lemon juice, stir into the milk and bring it to a near boil (200°F) in a bowl set in a saucepan of water.
6. 6
   Remove and keep in a warm place for 4 to 5 hours.
7. 7
   Pour the mixture into a sieve lined with a scalded clean cloth.
8. 8
   After an hour put a plate on top to weight and encourage the whey to drip through.
9. 9
   The curds in the cloth are the cheese (Quark).
10. 10
    Cover and store the Quark in a cool pantry, and it will keep for about a week.
11. 11
    You can use the whey, flavored with fruit juice, as a beverage- or use it to make scones.
12. 12
    Store the whey in refrigerator and use within 2 days.