HOMEMADE FETA CHEESE
If you love making homemade cheese, try your hand at feta. The results are well worth the effort. Use goat or cow milk, or even a mixture of both. To serve, remove from brine and allow the cheese to air-dry before serving.
Provided by ChefJackie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 14h58m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine 1/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon calcium chloride in a small bowl; mix well.
- Combine 1/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon rennet in another small bowl; mix well.
- Pour milk into a double boiler set over medium-low heat. Heat milk until it registers 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer. Sprinkle cheese culture on the surface. Allow to dissolve without stirring for a few minutes, then stir well. Cover and keep at 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) for 1 hour.
- Pour calcium chloride mixture into the milk; stir for 1 minute. Add rennet mixture; stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Let stand at room temperature until milk sets into curd, about 1 hour. Press edge of the curd gently with a palette knife or the back of a spoon to check for firmness.
- Cut curd all the way to the bottom of the pot into 1-inch squares. Stir gently with a rubber spatula. Let rest, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir curds, maintaining temperature at 86 degrees F (30 degrees C), until they sink to the bottom of the pot, about 20 minutes. Scoop out liquid (whey) with a ladle and discard or reserve for another use.
- Line 2 basket-style molds with damp cheesecloth. Ladle curds into the molds with a slotted spoon and cover with ends of cheesecloth. Place one mold on top of the other, pressing lightly. Let drain, switching the molds and stirring curds a few times, until cheese is firm, at least 4 hours.
- Mix 8 cups water, sea salt, 1 teaspoon calcium chloride, and white vinegar together in a large container to make brine. Submerge cheese in brine and let soak, at least 8 hours and up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1753.2 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
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Adham
[email protected]This homemade feta cheese is a great way to save money. It's much cheaper than store-bought feta and it tastes just as good, if not better. I love using it in salads, sandwiches, and dips. It's also a great addition to a cheeseboard.
Marquis da pug
[email protected]This feta cheese recipe is a great way to use up extra milk. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I love using it in salads, sandwiches, and dips. It's also a great addition to a cheeseboard.
Meseret Asmamaw
[email protected]I've been making this homemade feta cheese for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love using it in salads, sandwiches, and dips. It's also a great addition to a cheeseboard.
Laiseli Talafina
[email protected]This feta cheese recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love using it in salads, sandwiches, and dips. It's also a great addition to a cheeseboard.
Rumi Islam
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of feta cheese and this homemade version is absolutely delicious. It's got a perfect balance of tang and creaminess. I've been using it in all my favorite recipes and it's always a hit.
manik babu
[email protected]This is the best feta cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are incredible. I love the tangy, creamy flavor. It's perfect for salads, sandwiches, and dips.
Cherry Umac
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this homemade feta cheese recipe. It's a great way to use up extra milk and it tastes amazing. I've been using it in all my favorite recipes and it's always a hit.
Joseph Kuel
[email protected]This feta cheese recipe is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. It's a fun and easy project that they can help with. Plus, they'll love eating the delicious cheese that they made themselves.
Nnaoma Bright
[email protected]This homemade feta cheese is a great way to save money. It's much cheaper than store-bought feta and it tastes just as good, if not better. I love using it in salads, sandwiches, and dips. It's also a great addition to a cheeseboard.
Shekha Shihab
[email protected]This feta cheese recipe is a great way to use up extra milk. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I love using it in salads, sandwiches, and dips. It's also a great addition to a cheeseboard.
Jagu Dada
[email protected]I've been making this homemade feta cheese for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love using it in salads, sandwiches, and dips. It's also a great addition to a cheeseboard.
Vision Legacy Entertainment
[email protected]This homemade feta cheese is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love using it in salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes. It's also a great addition to a cheeseboard.
William Cunningham
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of feta cheese, and this homemade version is absolutely delicious. It's got a tangy, creamy flavor that's perfect for salads, sandwiches, and dips. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
Matthew Thompson
[email protected]This is the best feta cheese I've ever had! I love that it's made with simple, wholesome ingredients and that I can control the flavor profile. I'm definitely going to be making this a regular part of my cheesemaking routine.
Princess Kraziya
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but this homemade feta cheese turned out amazing! It's so easy to make and the results are incredible. The texture is smooth and creamy, and the flavor is out of this world. I can't wait to try it in all my favorite recipes.
Taveion Bastildo
[email protected]This feta cheese recipe is a game-changer! I've tried making feta at home before, but this recipe is by far the easiest and most successful. The cheese turned out creamy and flavorful, with a perfect tang. I'll definitely be making this again and aga