Ingredients
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1
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1 1/2
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2
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1
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1 1/2
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Directions
Homemade Lemon-Thyme Buttermilk Fresh Cheese, Serve this cheese on warm french bread or crackers or Use whole milk, you may use full-fat or low-fat buttermilk The ingredient sifter did not like whole , Serve this cheese on warm french bread or crackers or Use whole milk, you may use full-fat or low-fat buttermilk The ingredient sifter did not like whole
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Steps
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1
Done
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Cut Out Three Pieces of Cheesecloth Into 12-Inch Squares. |
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2
Done
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Line a Colander or Medium Strainer With All Three Layers of Cheesecloth. |
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3
Done
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Set Colander in Sink. |
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4
Done
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Combine Milk, Buttermilk, Salt, Lemon Zest and Thyme in a Large Heavy-Bottomed Saucepan, and Heat Over Medium-High Heat, Stirring Often Until Mixture Has Separated Into White Curds and Translucent Whey, About 8 Minutes. |
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5
Done
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If Using Lowfat Buttermilk, Separation Occurs at About 180 Degrees F and the Curds Will Clump Together Readily. |
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6
Done
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If Using Whole Buttermilk, Separation Occurs Closer to the Boiling Point, About 212 Degrees F, and the Curds Are Finer-Grained. |
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7
Done
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When Using Whole Buttermilk, Let Curds and Whey Stand Off Heat For About 3 Minutes After Separation, So the Curds Cling Together-This Way You Won't Loose Tiny Curds Through the Cheesecloth. |
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8
Done
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Ladle the Contents of the Saucepan Into the Prepared Colander. |
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9
Done
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Let the Whey Drain, 1 to 2 Minutes. |
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10
Done
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Lift the Four Corners of the Cheesecloth and Gather Them Together. |
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11
Done
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Gently Twist the Gathered Cloth Over the Cheese and Press Out Any Excess Whey. Do not Squeeze to Tightly or You Will End Up With a Grainy Cheese. |
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12
Done
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Cheese Can Be Unwrapped Immediately and Served Warm, or Let Stand Until Cooled to Room Temperature, About 10 Minutes More. |
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13
Done
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to Serve a Firmer Cheese, Transfer Cheese, in Its Cloth, to a Small Flat-Bottomed Dish or Pie Plate; Refrigerate Until Cool, About 10 Minutes. |
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14
Done
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Unwrap Cheese and Gently Invert Onto Plate; Discard Cloth. |
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15
Done
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Tent Cheese With Plastic Wrap and Keep Refrigerated Up to 2 Days. |
