Woman's Day
Ingredients
Method
1.In a large saucepan, combine milk and cream and place over a low heat. Insert thermometer into mixture and heat to 90°C. Do not allow to boil.
2.Add vinegar or lemon juice and stir twice to combine (over-mixing results in tough ricotta).
3.Remove from heat. Cover with a clean tea towel and set aside 10-15 minutes, until mixture separates into firm white curd and clear-yellow liquid whey.
4.Line a sieve with fine muslin and place over a large bowl or sink. Gently spoon curd mixture into sieve, draining off whey.
5.Gather corners of cloth together. Tie with kitchen string. Place in sieve or hang in fridge 1-2 hours (see tip) to drain excess whey.
6.To serve, add salt and herbs to ricotta to taste.
To hang ricotta, tie the cloth bag to the handle of a wooden spoon and suspend over a large pot or bowl. Leftover liquid whey is full of nutrients. Add to homemade bread, scones, or even use as pet food.
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