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==Method== | ==Method== | ||
#Prepare a water bath with a large stock pot and a smaller stock pot in it with water half way up side of smaller stock pot. Heat till water reaches 30℃. Put milk in smaller stockpot and slowly heat till milk reaches 24℃ - do this slowly over 15 minutes or so. | #Prepare a water bath with a large stock pot and a smaller stock pot in it with water half way up side of smaller stock pot. Heat till water reaches 30℃. Put milk in smaller stockpot and slowly heat till milk reaches 24℃ - do this slowly over 15 minutes or so. | ||
#When the milk is at temperature, add the starter by | #When the milk is at temperature, add the starter by sprinkling powder over surface, allowing to dehydrate for 5 minutes. Mix in well. Add the diluted calcium chloride and mix. Add the rennet and mix. Let the milk stand at room temperature for 12 hours. | ||
#Line a colander or strainer with damp butter muslin and place over a large container. Ladle in the curds. Allow to drain for 6-8 hours. Alternatively tie | #Line a colander or strainer with damp butter muslin and place over a large container. Ladle in the curds. Allow to drain for 6-8 hours. Alternatively tie butter muslin to form a ball of curds and suspend over a container. | ||
#Transfer the curds to a bowl and mix in salt. Form a brick and wrap in clingfilm or store in a container. The cheese can be kept for 2 weeks in the fridge. | #Transfer the curds to a bowl and mix in salt. Form a brick and wrap in clingfilm or store in a container. The cheese can be kept for 2 weeks in the fridge. | ||
<small>''Artisan Cheese Making at Home'' Mary Karlin</small> | <small>''Artisan Cheese Making at Home'' Mary Karlin</small> |