Fresh Ricotta Cheese
(Ricotta Fresca)
Ingredients:
8 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Directions:
Line colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth.
Set in sink.
Bring milk and salt to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Stir in lemon juice.
Let simmer until curds form, 1 to 2 minutes.
Using finely slotted spoon or skimmer, scoop curds from pan and transfer to cheesecloth-lined colander.
Let drain 1 minute (curds will still be a little wet).
Transfer curds to medium bowl.
Cover and chill until cold, about 3 hours. Makes 1 and 1/2 cups.