Amish Melt Cheese (Cheddar)

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Ingredients for this recipe:

1 gallon pasteurized whole milk:
heat 140 degrees, remove from heat

2 Tbsp citric acid:
sprinkle over heated milk, wait for it to dissolve, about 1 min. then stir into gently into the milk for separation
Let rest 10 min.

Drain: 1/3 at a time,  pouring slowly.
Let curds Drain Well

Now add

3 Tbsp melted butter

3/8th tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

3 Tbsp Cheddar cheese powder

1/2 cup milk reserved from gallon, optional if you want extra runny cheese spread.

Heat, on low heat, until curds are melted.

Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.