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13. Cheesemaking

Beginner

• Start out by making yogurt and or/buttermilk. Learn about proper milk handling, good aseptic technique with the starter, and proper temperature control.

Intermediate

• Learn about rennet and how to use it.
• Make your first cheese. Start with a simple hard cheese.

Expert

• Expand your cheese-making knowledge by making four different types of cheeses. Examples: Labneh, Neufchatel, Mozzarella, Blue Cheese, Gouda.
• If you’re adventurous, try smoking your cheese.

April, 2024 Edition