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The Best Way to culture cheese

Making cheese is like doing a cool science experiment in your kitchen! Here's how to get started:

What You'll Need:

  • 1 gallon of whole milk (not ultra-pasteurized)
  • 1/4 cup of lemon juice or vinegar
  • Salt
  • Cheesecloth
  • Large pot
  • Thermometer

Steps to Make Simple Cheese:

  1. Heat the milk to 185°F (85°C)
  2. Add lemon juice or vinegar and stir gently
  3. Let it sit for 10 minutes until curds form
  4. Strain through cheesecloth
  5. Add salt to taste

This will make a simple farmer's cheese! As you get better, you can try more advanced recipes with different cultures and aging processes.

Pro Tips:

  • Always use clean equipment
  • Don't use ultra-pasteurized milk (it won't curdle properly)
  • Keep temperature steady

Sources:
The Spruce Eats
New England Cheesemaking Supply Co.

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