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Articles and FAQs about Hard Cheese and how to make it.

  • How long does the cheese wax last for?

    The shelf life of the Mad Millie cheese wax once purchased, is indefinite when the product is stored in a d...

    Abby
    April 30, 2021 12:21
  • How to Wax a Hard Cheese

    Many hard cheeses must be waxed prior to ageing. This process helps retain the moisture within the cheese, ...

    Kelsey
    June 02, 2020 11:25
  • Can I make Parmesan with your Artisan or Hard Cheese Kits?

    We have a suggested recipe that you could use with equipment and ingredients found in the Artisan and Hard ...

    Kelsey
    May 07, 2020 09:25
  • What is the best culture for Lancashire cheese

    Mesophilic Culture or Mad Millie Cheese Culture As it is a fairly standard Hard Cheese recipe, we recommend...

    Mel
    April 24, 2020 10:59
  • I am missing my pressing plate in the Hard Cheese Press, where do I get one?

    The pressing plate should be sitting inside the mould/basket at the bottom. Have a look inside, if the base...

    Kelsey
    April 14, 2020 09:42
  • What do I do if my hard cheese develops mould?

    See here for information on different types of mould and how they may be appearing on your cheese, as well ...

    Kim
    September 23, 2019 22:45
  • My finished cheese is too hard, dry, or crumbly - why is that?

    This is only a problem in hard cheeses, and it's so minor that it isn't really a problem; more an irritatio...

    Kelsey
    March 05, 2019 08:56
  • My hard cheese surface is oily during the drying period, why is that?

    If oil is forming on the surface of your cheese during the air drying period, the temperature may be too hi...

    Kelsey
    March 05, 2019 08:54
  • Why have I had cracks form in my pressed cheese?

    Finding cracks in your pressed cheese may mean the pressure was too light during the pressing process and t...

    Kelsey
    March 05, 2019 08:51
  • When drying hard cheese, do I leave it in the maturing box?

    No, you should let your cheese air dry on your kitchen bench covered with a mesh food covering or something...

    Kelsey
    March 05, 2019 08:41
  • Why is my cheese excessively dry?

    If your cheese is excessively dry this is usually due to; An insufficient amount of rennet being added. O...

    Kelsey
    March 05, 2019 07:06

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