
Making the curds: In a 10-quart kettle, pour the 2 1/2 gallons of milk. Clip a thermometer to the side of the kettle. Heat the milk until the thermometer registers 130 degrees F. Set aside for 10 minutes. Mix citric acid and cold water together until disolved. Stir into the milk. Allow the mixture to set for 10 minutes. The milk should form a mass of curds that float to the surface.