German Caraway Cheese and Fresh Homemade Cheese: (appetizer)

This recipe provides a unique and delicious flavor for your appetizer meal.

The homemade cheese curds put a homemade twist on this dish.

The preparation time is more involved compared to many other appetizer recipes.

It requires more wait time than traditional recipes as it needs to refrigerate after completion.

This recipe is high in protein because of the cheese content.
The caraway seeds are rich in antioxidants and can lower cholesterol levels.

	dry-curd cottage cheese
	1 cup unsalted butter
	1 teaspoon baking soda
	2 teaspoons salt
	2 cups sour cream
	2 tablespoons caraway seeds
	1 1/2 gallons homogenized whole milk
	1 cup buttermilk
	1 rennin tablets
	sour cream or milk ( optional )

1.	In a large pot, heat the whole milk over medium heat and bring to a boil.
2.	Once the milk has boiled, turn off the heat and let it cool to 86°F.
3.	Mix the buttermilk with a 1/4 cup of cooled boiled water and add it to the pot, stirring well.
4.	Add the rennin tablet and stir well. Cover and let the mixture settle until curds have formed (about an hour).
5.	Cut the curd into small cubes and place it in a colander lined with a cheesecloth. Let it drain for at least six hours or overnight.
6.	In a food processor, blend the dry-curd cottage cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth.
7.	In a large bowl, mix the blended cheese with baking soda, salt, and sour cream.
8.	Add caraway seeds to the mixture then fold in the homemade cheese curds.
9.	Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.