Hard
Latvian
JÄņi Cheese
Homemade Latvian cheese for Midsummer celebrations, flavored with caraway seeds.
45
Total Minutes
8
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
20 min
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
Ingredients (4 items)
1.00 gallon
Milk
0.50 cup
Buttermilk
1.00 tbsp
Caraway seeds
1.00 tsp
Salt
Instructions (5 steps)
1
Heat milk to 185°F (85°C), stirring occasionally.
15 minutes
2
Add buttermilk, stir until curds form.
10 minutes
3
Add caraway seeds and salt, strain through cheesecloth.
4
Press curds, refrigerate for 4 hours.
240 minutes
5
Slice and serve with rye bread.