goat milk ideas - monicas ricotta

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In a message dated 3/21/2009 2:28:19 A.M. US Eastern Standard Time, RawDairy writes:

Make ricotta - yesterday I had an abundance of milk and took 2 gallons heated it to 195 degrees, then added 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar. The curds separated quickly which I scooped up and put through a cheese cloth to drain. I only let it drain a minute as I didn't want it too dry. I then put it in a bowl, added some sea salt and garlic powder and 1/2 tsp baking soda. The result was wonderful ricotta which I will use to stuff shells (complete with fresh spinach). It will also freeze well for later...they whey was retained to cook bread with or pasta.

I'm intrigued...., what is the purpose of the baking soda in your cheese?

TIA!

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