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Title: Is my milk good? First cheese attempt with pics.
Post by: Scuba_Steve on January 04, 2016, 05:16:54 AM

So I do not have all my new cheese making gear yet. Anxiously waiting for it in the mail. I decided to make an easy cheese that wouldn't waste any of my cultures to get the basic hang of this. I also wanted to use this as an attempt to figure out if the cheap milk from the grocery store was good, or if I needed to buy much more expensive stuff at the local farmstand.

I am not sure if this type of cheese will properly ID this though. The cheese is a Queso Blanco. The recipe is HERE (https://www.cheesemaking.com/quesoblancocheeserecipe.html).

This cheese uses no cultures and no rennet. Also there was no curd mass formation that needed cutting. Just loose curds stirred up in the pot.

Curds and Whey
(http://s17.postimg.org/971xzzegf/20160103_231829_1.jpg)

Curds Draining
(http://s11.postimg.org/xcfvs11xv/20160103_232520_1.jpg)

Added some fresh Aji Limon peppers.
(http://s24.postimg.org/hg1jtks05/20160103_232822_1.jpg)

Finished Cheese. I was surprised because it weighed 1lb 8oz and only used 1 gallon of milk.
(http://s30.postimg.org/af9bv5q7l/20160104_023240_1.jpg)

Title: Re: Is my milk good? First cheese attempt with pics.
Post by: qdog1955 on January 04, 2016, 11:59:34 AM

Nice job----I am a big advocate for the fresh Latin cheeses for beginners-----try the Queso Fresco recipe on their site----you'll like that even more-----being able to add ingredients such as hot peppers and ready to eat in a day---who could ask for more. Remember it won't keep long----the experience you gain will help with the more difficult cheeses down the road.
Qdog

Title: Re: Is my milk good? First cheese attempt with pics.
Post by: Stinky on January 04, 2016, 03:09:10 PM

Your milk seems fine.

Title: Re: Is my milk good? First cheese attempt with pics.
Post by: MarshmallowBlue on January 04, 2016, 08:48:15 PM

I'll "whey" (couldn't resist) in on this by saying the fresh cheeses that are lightly or not pressed will weigh more.

Title: Re: Is my milk good? First cheese attempt with pics.
Post by: Stinky on January 04, 2016, 10:47:36 PM

Quote from: MarshmallowBlue on January 04, 2016, 08:48:15 PM
I'll "whey" (couldn't resist) in on this by saying the fresh cheeses that are lightly or not pressed will weigh more.

Than those that are pressed heavier.

Title: Re: Is my milk good? First cheese attempt with pics.
Post by: awakephd on January 04, 2016, 11:17:39 PM

In other words, the yield of the drier, harder cheeses is a bit depressed, but the yield of the fresh, moist cheese is impressive.

:)

Title: Re: Is my milk good? First cheese attempt with pics.
Post by: Stinky on January 05, 2016, 02:43:31 AM

Quote from: awakephd on January 04, 2016, 11:17:39 PM
In other words, the yield of the drier, harder cheeses is a bit depressed, but the yield of the fresh, moist cheese is impressive.

:)

You have a lovely way of using words to express feelings, my friend.

Title: Re: Is my milk good? First cheese attempt with pics.
Post by: awakephd on January 05, 2016, 02:50:01 PM

I'm so glad someone appreciates me. My wife just rolls her eyes and sighs ... :)

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