Sheila Shows You How to Make Cheese at Home!

Hi Angels Working on Earth Family!

Are you looking for a tasty and nutritious cheese? I discovered one on the Williams Sonoma website. As a fellow cooking enthusiast, I always strive to create delicious and satisfying meals. Have you ever tasted farmer cheese? It’s a mild, fresh, white cheese with a crumbly texture and a subtle, milky flavor. It’s incredibly easy to make at home with just three ingredients and a little patience. Plus, since it’s not aged or pressed for long, you can make and consume it on the same day.

The best thing about farmer cheese is its versatility! You can pair it with bread, crackers, crumble it on salads, or use it in countless recipes. It’s a great ingredient for cheese blintzes, stuffed pasta, lasagna, casseroles, dips, parfaits, and desserts. You can even replace cottage cheese or ricotta in some recipes.

Give it a try and let me know how it turns out!

Farmers Cheese

4 Cups	Whole Milk
2 Teaspoon	Citric Acid
2 Teaspoon	Flake Salt

Directions

Heat 4 cups of whole cow’s milk in a thick-bottomed pot over medium heat-just until it boils. Stir milk every minute or so to prevent sticking.

Turn off Heat, sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of citric acid and stir thoroughly with 5 quick strokes..

Allow curds and whey to rest for 10 minutes. Line your colander with cheese cloth (rise it thoroughly and wring it out).

Pour the curds and whey through the cheese cloth. Allow the whey to drain completely. This should take 5-10 minutes.

Add your spices, and a pinch of salt. Plate

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Coach’s Table

I totally loved the flavor of this cheese – it was simple, affordable, and just delicious! Did you know that making your own cheese can actually boost your confidence and self-efficacy, and it’s also super budget-friendly?

I wanted to let you know that cultured farmer cheese contains probiotics, which are really good for your gut health and immune system. But I have to caution you that not all farmer cheese varieties have probiotic cultures. Some use an acid like lemon juice or vinegar to separate the milk into curds and whey. So, if you’re looking for gut-friendly farmer cheese, be sure to check the ingredient list for “live active cultures.” For this recipe, we used citric acid.

In addition, farmer cheese is fantastic for promoting bone health! Calcium is crucial for healthy bones and tissues, but it’s often lacking in the American diet. One ounce of farmer cheese contains 200 milligrams of calcium, which is 15% of your recommended daily value. Pretty cool, right?

Another unique thing about farmer cheese is that it has a really low lactose content. Most varieties contain less than 0.5% lactose because lactose is mainly found in the whey, which is usually discarded when making farmer cheese. This is awesome news if you’re lactose-sensitive or intolerant, which is actually true for about 65% of people worldwide.

Love!