Labneh (Yogurt Cheese)

Ingredients

• •6 cups plain yogurt
• •2 teaspoons salt

Directions

1. 1In a large bowl stir the salt into the yogurt. Place the yogurt in the center of a piece of doubled cheesecloth or piece of soft cotton.
2. 2Pull corners up and tie tightly. Suspend from a stationary object over a bowl (to catch liquid). Let this hang overnight or about 12 hours.
3. 3When well drained it will be the consistency of cottage cheese. Remove from the cloth. Store covered in the refrigerator until needed.