Cup Cheese

The first requirement for this recipe is raw milk from certified animals. For readers unable to obtain high-quality raw milk or who are reluctant to use it, please refer to my Shortcut Method following this recipe.

The Grube family of Lancaster County, from whom this recipe comes, originally prepared their cheese in stoneware crocks. In calculating the amount of cheese needed, keep this rule of thumb in mind: 1 gallon (4 liters) of raw whole milk will yield approximately 1 pound (50