Any other cheesemakers out there?

[ole-crone]

"Any other cheesemakers out there?"

If so, they're bless-ed.


Sorry, I couldn't help myself. (Now let's see if anyone understands.)

 

[ole-crone]

Could it be the type of powdered milk you are using? There is instant and non. One has something (detergent ?) added to make it easier to mix.

 

[farm_mom]

I've tried my hand at the homemade moz and failed twice. But, I use raw unpasteurized milk from my local dairy. I'm hoping it will work after I try pasteurizing it. Here's a website that may help you find milk in your area. http://realmilk.com

 

[ninjapoodles]

Quote:
Yes. So when do I inherit the earth? *grooooaaaaaan*

I would also encourage people who think they've ruined a batch to not give up too quickly. Keep working it. I've had it look TOTALLY like Ricotta, seemingly hopeless, but I just kept heating it and working with it until finally, all at once, it came together:

 

[farm_mom]

Looks wonderful ninjapoodles! Actually, I couldn't ever get any curds out of mine.

 

[2manyhats]

I'm feeling the need to make cheese, but it's just too hot tonight. I will have to wait for a cooler day. You guys are inspiring me. Nice Mozz, ninjapoodles.

 

[happyhen]

There's a great site with recipes for easy cheeses to make at home. Go to www.gourmetsleuth.com, click on "learn new things" at bottom of right column, then scroll to cheesemaking recipes. I like Fankhauser's recipe for mozz and you don't need a kit.

 

[JennsPeeps]

Other than yogurt I havne't made cheese. I did just figure out that I can make ricotta from my leftover whey, though. Just search google on how to make it. Looks easy.

I hate to waste stuff, especially when I can make awesome things from it.

 

[ozark hen]

I have had wonderful results using Miss Prissy's recipes.

yum

 

[dangerouschicken]

My DH makes all the cheese around here. He does mozzerella and ricotta. It is out of this world!

Btw, I will so get a cow before a goat, only for the cheese my DH will make me. I just can't eat goat cheese. TASTES LIKE GOATS SMELL