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cmharris6002

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Overnight acidification
« on: September 29, 2009, 01:22:09 AM »
I got a late start on my mozz today. Can I wait to stretch it until the morning? Should I refrigerate it to leave it at room temp?

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Re: Overnight acidification
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2009, 01:49:51 AM »
Yes as long as you have it in a sort of solid form. Get it to the point of stretching - drain it in cheese cloth then wrap it plastic wrap or a sealed container. Don't leave it in the whey.

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Re: Overnight acidification
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2009, 01:55:31 AM »
Ok, great!!

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Re: Overnight acidification
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2009, 01:58:21 AM »
Keep in mind it will be ice cold in the morning be patient with it!

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Re: Overnight acidification
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2009, 02:17:07 AM »
Do I need to warm it slowly at room temp for a few hours?

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Re: Overnight acidification
« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2009, 02:22:35 AM »
Not really just remember it will not get hot instantly. The middle will take awhile.