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Ricotta Cheese

4 cups milk (2% or whole)

2 tablespoons white vinegar

1/2 tsp. salt

Add salt to milk in saucepan. Heat milk to 195 degrees. Stir continuously with whisk. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Stir in a "figure 8" pattern for 3-4 seconds.

Let mixture sit for about 6 minutes. Carefully lable into mesh strainer Let ricotta drain for 20-45 minutes. The longer it drains the firmer it will be once chilled. 

Let ricotta cool to room temperature, place in bowl and refrigerate covered.