CHEESE MAKING SUPPLIES AND TIPS FOR SUCCESS - A BEGINNERS GUIDE
Are cheese making supplies easy to find, is making cheese an expensive hobby? Just what equipment do I need to make cheese? Do I need to buy a lot of ingredients?
We hear these questions and many more! We also hear from many of our customers that the relaxing days of summer and other holidays are their favorite for making cheese.
Life is a little slower, friends visit, picnics happen and simple cheese plates make great meals.
So, we gathered some of our helpful resources just in case you have a summer (or other nice break) of making cheese planned!
BASIC CHEESE MAKING SUPPLIES AND TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Cheesecloth
The holey stuff on the left is what you often find in grocery stores. It’s horrible for making cheese and basically disposable! The good cheesecloth on the right is in our kits and completely washable and reusable for years and years. Learn to wash it easily.
Thermometers
Temperature is very important when making cheese so your thermometer must be one of your most reliable cheesemaking supplies. Learn to test your thermometer for accuracy.
Kitchen Equipment
You likely don’t need to go out and buy any cheese making equipment at all but in case you do, here is what you will need when making cheese with our books, kits and classes.
Milk
The less processed the milk you use, the easier your cheesemaking will be. Choosing the right milk for cheesemaking can be one of the most important factors in having a successful and tasty outcome. We have tested many brands for you.
Dairy Free Cheese Bases
While we do not call for plant based milks with our dairy free cheese making kits, we do use nuts, seeds, beans and veggies. Learn more about our ideal choices.
Other Ingredients
We include all other cheesemaking supplies you need in our kits. That is rennet, salt and citric acid for dairy and agar powder, tapioca starch and more for our dairy free kits. Our books may call for other ingredients but in today's easy access world, you can find them with ease.
Troubleshooting
And finally, here are some general answers to FAQs but our expert cheesemaker email is included with all products so you can ask any specific cheesemaking question that comes up! Using the contact form on our website works too.
Just remember, when making simple cheeses your cheesemaking supplies and equipment do not have to complicated or expensive. Making cheese was started as a survival food skill on humble farms and huts! Keep it simple and focus on quality and you'll do great.
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