Cow's Milk - Mixing Raw & Store Pateurized For Making Cheese

[sleepinghound]

I want to make a cheese that calls for 2 gallons of milk. I was only able to obtain one gallon of raw milk. Can I also use one gallon of pasteurized milk with this to make a cheese?

[MrsKK]

Sure you can.  Just make sure that the other milk isn't UHT pasturized, because that stuff is pure junk for cheesemaking purposes.

Good luck!  What are you going to make?

[sleepinghound]

Thanks. The pasteurized milk I've been using seems to make good curds and has a good flavor. I'm able to get raw milk from a Friend occasionally. I'm going to make a Colby. I've made three Cheddars so far and one of them has aged for almost 3 months so I'm going to try it soon.

[Mondequay]

I've mixed raw and p&h milks before. When I used 1/2 raw and half p&h I had a 13% yield (making gouda.) When I use all raw I have an 18% yield. I save about $2/gal using p&h but I would rather have the cheese than the $$! My raw milk comes from Normande cows. However, for a few months during winter I must use all p&h or not make cheese at all; at that point, I welcome any milk!
Christine