The National Cook Book, 9th ed.

by Hannah Mary Peterson

RENNET WHEY.

480. Wash a piece of rennet about the size of a dollar, and soak it for six hours or more in two table spoonsful of warm water. Pour this into three tea cupsful of lukewarm milk; let it stand near the fire until a thick curd is formed. With a knife break it in pieces and strain off the whey.