When you first start making cheese at home it can be a little daunting. Never fear! We've put together this list of basic ingredients and materials to get you started and help you expand over time.
Traditionally rennet came from the curdled milk found in cows’ stomachs. It is often claimed that the method to create cheese was discovered when people first cut open a calf’s stomach to find this clotted material inside.
When making homemade cheeses in your kitchen (or small scale dairy), you’ll very often require a cheese mould. And while beginners are bound to have questions about followers, cheese presses, and the cheese making process as a whole, we're here to make it a little easier.
Make up the starter culture solution according to the instructions given on the leaflet. This starter culture can be frozen in ice-cube trays for use as required, using 2-3 cubes to innoculate 1 gallon (4.5 litres) of milk.
If you're ready to get started making hard cheeses, this is a great place to start. This cheddar comes out great, and can be tweaked a little to make a horseradish flavored cheddar cheese.