Quark (German Cheese)

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   You will need a saucepan, a bowl, a sieve, and a scalded cloth to line sieve.

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   If using yogurt, bring the milk to a boil and then leave it to cool to finger temperature (100u00b0F).

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   Mix the milk with the yogurt in a basin.

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   Put in a warm place for 4 to 5 hours to set as solid as yogurt.

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   If using vinegar or lemon juice, stir into the milk and bring it to a near boil (200u00b0F) in a bowl set in a saucepan of water.

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   Remove and keep in a warm place for 4 to 5 hours.

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   Pour the mixture into a sieve lined with a scalded clean cloth.

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   After an hour put a plate on top to weight and encourage the whey to drip through.

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   The curds in the cloth are the cheese (Quark).

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    Cover and store the Quark in a cool pantry, and it will keep for about a week.

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    You can use the whey, flavored with fruit juice, as a beverage- or use it to make scones.

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    Store the whey in refrigerator and use within 2 days.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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