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

  • 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 ...

    Kelsey
    April 10, 2019 10:28
  • 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 ...

    Kim
    April 10, 2019 10:27
  • 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...

    Kim
    April 10, 2019 10:26
  • 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 ...

    Kelsey
    April 10, 2019 10:24
  • 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...

    Kelsey
    April 10, 2019 10:16
  • 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 ...

    Kelsey
    April 10, 2019 10:15
  • 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...

    Kelsey
    March 07, 2019 08:03
  • 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...

    Kelsey
    March 07, 2019 07:59
  • 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...

    Kelsey
    March 03, 2019 08:51
  • 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...

    Kelsey
    March 03, 2019 08:50
  • 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...

    Kelsey
    March 03, 2019 08:46
  • 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...

    Kelsey
    March 03, 2019 08:42
  • 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...

    Kelsey
    March 03, 2019 08:15

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