SIMPLE PARMESAN CHEESE

Categories    : Master Mix

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1 1/2           cups  boiling water
  1 1/2           cups  powdered milk
  4        tablespoons  lemon juice

blend the milk and lemon juice into the boiling water and return to a boil.  Stir to prevent scorching until small curds form.

Line a strainer with several layers of cheese cloth and strain the liquid off the curds.

Rinse and drain completely.  Make sure you remove all excess water.

Break the curds up with a fork and then spread the cheese on a cookie sheet.

Dry in a 150 F oven for approximately 2 hours.  Break the dried cheese up with a fork, then pulverize.  Store in a shaker bottle you can seal between uses in the refrigerator.

Description:
  "Why buy the fake stuff in the green can that has wood fibers in it.  Make your own zesty flavored cheese."
Yield:
  "3 cups"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 967 Calories; 51g Fat (47.1% calories from fat); 51g Protein; 79g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 186mg Cholesterol; 724mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit; 6 Non-Fat Milk; 10 1/2 Fat.

NOTES : Italian food meets fresh made cheese.