Homemade Cup Cheese

Total Time: 192 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 192 hrs Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 4 quarts milk (thickly soured)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter (no substitutions)

Recipe

• 1 cut milk through several times with a long sharp knife, then heat slowly to 90f or scald until curd is very dry.
• 2 remove from heat and place in a damp cheesecloth bag.
• 3 press under a heavy weight for 12 to 24 hours or until cheese is dry.
• 4 force through a cheese sieve or grate finely.
• 5 place in a wooden bowl, cover with a heavy teatowel and keep in a warm place for 3 to 7 days until soft and ripe, stirring occasionally.
• 6 then place in a skillet, cook and stir constantly until lumps are all dissolved.
• 7 add salt and butter; mix well and pour into cups or bowls.