Finnish Bread Cheese Food

JUUSTOA - FINNISH " SQUEAKY" CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat milk to 90°F and add sugar, cornstarch, salt and rennet.
• Stir, and remove from heat.
• Let set until gelled.
• When set, cut in x's with a spoon until the consistency of cottage cheese.
• After cutting, let settle for another 30 minutes until they mat together at the bottom of pot.
• Drain off whey.
• Place the curd into a 10x12 cake pan and broil until browned.
• Remove and cool enough to flip curd over.
• Once you flip it over, you may spread with a little butter and lightly salt.
• Broil again, until browned.

FINNISH BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add whole wheat flour, 2 tablespoons of butter, brown sugar, salt and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch the dough down. Shape into two 6-in. rounds; place on a greased baking sheet. Cut slashes in top with a knife. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with remaining butter.