How to Make Curds and Whey

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This is a really easy thing to try at home, and needs no special ingredients or equipment. Read on to learn how to make curds and whey.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of milk
  • 4 teaspoons vinegar
  • You can also use 4 teaspoons of lemon juice, or as a nice alternative, orange juice, which will make a slightly sweeter curd for use in home made cheesecakes. If the curds don't seem to be forming, add an extra teaspoon or two of your chosen citrus juice.

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    Slowly bring the milk to the boil, while stirring constantly. It is very important to constantly stir the milk or it will burn.
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    Leave the saucepan on the heat source to cool slowly.
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    At this point, the milk should cuddle and turn into curds and whey. Scoop out the curds and store separately. Use as required.
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      To make curds and whey, start by bringing 2 cups of milk to a boil while stirring it continuously. Then, turn off the heat once the milk starts to boil and add 4 teaspoons of vinegar or citrus juice. Once the milk starts to curdle, scoop out the curds with a spoon and then store the curds and whey separately. For tips on why you should constantly stir the milk while it's boiling, read on!

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