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I have just ordered propionic, Thermo B and Thermo C.

Guess what... a 5 pound ementhaler (maybe baby swiss is the proper name) is my next adventure...

I have tried to make cheese with large eyes before but without much luck. This time I want to do everything just right.

I'm thinking about using a Caldwell recipe but...

Do any of you have suggestions for a good recipe? Instead of brine washing every day I would like to wax (I know that it's important to watch for cracks because of the swelling)...

Danbo

Danbo

You could try Alps recipe
https://cheeseforum.org/forum/index.php/topic,11069.0.html

Mathew

Here's the link for the one I did.  Came out pretty successful.  The important part is the 80° F warm phase.  https://cheeseforum.org/forum/index.php/topic,14102.0.html

Danbo, I would advise not trying to wax until after the warm phase. I generally keep the rind clear of any mold by wiping/rubbing as needed with a paper towel and a bit of white wine. Once the warm phase is complete, I give it a couple of days back in the cave to stabilize, then I vac-bag it - or in your case, wax it.

Thanks for the recipes and advice guys...

I think that I'll try your recipe, Al. I actually remember your baby swiss and was very impressed when you did it. Alp's recipe is also worth trying - maybe I'll try that next time...

Awakephd: I guess I have to listen to your advice. I'm just not that good at keeping rinds nice and clean. I have really tried but I felt it was an unfair battle. Tried brine wash, salt rubbing, vinegar and so on. But with cheese I guess it's a matter of not giving up when things get tuff.

For the last two years or so I have been focusing on the vat, milk, cultures and so on... The affinage was totally neglected...

I really like to focus on more than the first 2 days of a cheese's life...

Conclusion: no wax on this one - at least not before after the warm phase. I'm counting on you guys for moral support along the way...

My recipe was written with Alps help so much of it is from him, not me.