how-to-make-cheese

Temperature is Everything in Cheesemaking!
May 1, 2023 · · Home Dairy

How does temperature affect your cheesemaking efforts? There are many points in the process where it is vitally important, starting with the milk itself.

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Crafting Hard Cheeses
August 29, 2022 · · Home Dairy

Add to Favorites Are you ready to move from ricotta to Reggiano? Take a deep breath. The hardest part of crafting hard cheeses is maintaining temperature. Mozzarella, farmer’s cheese, paneer, …

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A Breakdown of Proteins in Curd vs. Whey
January 13, 2022 · · Home Dairy

Add to Favorites When making goat cheese, you end up with most of the protein in curd and lactose in the whey, but we can get a bit more specific …

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How to Make Cheese Curds for Hard Cheese
October 31, 2021 · · Home Dairy

Many dairy goat owners quickly learn how to make cheese curds and turn goat milk into soft cheese, but hard cheeses can be intimidating. Recipes may look daunting because they are longer and more involved, and your equipment needs will increase.

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A DIY Homemade Cheese Press Plan
June 16, 2020 · · Home Dairy

This homemade cheese press plan will get you off to a great start when you’re ready to tackle pressed cheeses with your milk.

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Making Ricotta Cheese in a Slow Cooker
April 25, 2020 · · Home Dairy

Accidental Ricotta. Isn’t all cheese intentional? Perhaps making ricotta cheese at home started with an ancient accident.
A homesteader’s kitchen arsenal includes knowledge of crafting dairy products.

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