Soft Cheese
Articles and FAQs about Soft Cheese and how to make it.
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How do I make feta drier and crumblier?
There are a number of things you can do to release more whey from the curds, resulting in drier, crumblier ...
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How do I store my feta and for how long?
You can store it in; Brine - this will soften the outside of the cheese over time and it may become a bit ...
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My feta is too salty, what can I do?
Because you store the feta in a brine solution, it is easy to over salt it. If you find that it is too salt...
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How do I store my ricotta salata during the ageing process?
Store on a sterile rack in the fridge. Make sure it is kept away from other food. You may like to cover it ...
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Why is my mozzarella hard?
This can happen when you cut your curd into pieces that are too small and so release too much moisture or w...
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Why am I not achieving a stretchy curd when making mozzarella?
For Mozzarella to stretch well it needs two things: The right amount of heat to soften the curd The right ...
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Why do I get such a low yield of ricotta?
There are a few things that will influence the yield you get, including: The season in which the milk is p...
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Can I use lemon juice instead of citric acid in ricotta?
Yes you can use lemon juice instead of citric acid in your ricotta. Probably 1 lemon per 1 L of milk. It ca...
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Can I leave out calcium chloride and increase citric acid when making mozzarella?
You can skip the calcium chloride and not put it in at all. It can still produce a nice cheese, if your mil...
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Why won't my mozzarella curds come together?
If you were trying to make mozzarella and you ended up with a bunch of rice-like curds that won't stick tog...
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Can I use homogenised milk in feta?
Yes - you can use homogenised milk and make sure you add calcium chloride as per the instructions. Note the...
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How do I prevent my feta from melting/going slimy?
Your feta may develop a slightly melted or slimy feeling on its outer layer when stored in brine. There are...
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What can I make with Ultra Heat Treated (UHT)/Pasteurised cow's milk?
With ultra heat (UHT) pasteurised cow's milk you can make recipes that do not contain rennet such as; Masc...
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