Method 1: 1 c. cream 1 T. cultured buttermilk Recipe can be increased at the ratio of 1 T. buttermilk to 1 c. of cream. In a double boiler bring the fresh cream up to 180° F. Cool to room temp in a cold-water bath. Add the buttermilk, cover, and let sit at room temp. for 24-48 hours. Stir and refrigerate. The batch will keep approximately 3-4 weeks, refrigerated
Method 2: 1 c. cream 1 1/2 c. pasteurized whole milk 1/2 c. buttermilk Mix all the ingredients in a bowl over warm water. Raise the temperature of the mixture to (68° to 70° F) and let it stand for 12 to 24 hours or until it is sufficiently sour and thick enough to cling firmly to a spoon. Keep in the refrigerator until you want to use it. For a richer heavier sour cream combine 2 c. of pasteurized heavy cream with 5 T. of cultured buttermilk and incubate as before. For better texture refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.
I just saw Alton Brown on Good Eats make this. He said it was easy and delicious, and I am going to try it.
1 gallon pasteurized skim milk 3/4 cup white vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 cup half-and half-or heavy cream
Pour the skim milk into a large saucepan and place over medium heat. Heat to 120 degrees F. Remove from the heat and gently pour in the vinegar. Stir slowly for 1 to 2 minutes. The curd will separate from the whey. Cover and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Pour the mixture into a colander lined with a tea towel and allow to sit and drain for 5 minutes. Gather up the edges of the cloth and rinse under cold water for 3 to 5 minutes or until the curd is completely cooled, squeezing and moving the mixture the whole time. Once cooled, squeeze as dry as possible and transfer to a mixing bowl. Add the salt and stir to combine, breaking up the curd into bite-size pieces as you go. If ready to serve immediately, stir in the half-and-half or heavy cream. If not, transfer to a sealable container and place in the refrigerator. Add the half and half or heavy cream just prior to serving.
My grandmother made cottage cheese all the time. I don't remember exactly how she did it, but I do know it wasn't all that difficult. Good luck with this.
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