Italian Cottage Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 cups buttermilk 
• 8 cups milk 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• colander
• cheesecloth

Directions

1. Heat milk and, if desired, whipping cream in a saucepan over medium heat to 19
2. (Do not boil.)
3. Add buttermilk, stirring until large curds form.
4. Line a colander with several layers of cheesecloth or a coffee filter; pour mixture into colander.
5. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes to drain. Press cheese mixture slightly to remove remaining liquid.
6. Invert cottage cheese onto a serving dish; sprinkle with salt. Cover and chill 8 hours.
7. Serve with fresh fruit, if desired.