It may seem intimidating to make cheese at home, but it’s actually quite easy! You can make 1 kg of wonderful handmade cheese from 2 liters of milk and only a few simple ingredients—neither vinegar nor citric acid are needed. Here’s how to enjoy fresh, healthful cheese straight from your kitchen, step-by-step instructions included.

1. Components and Tools

To begin, you will require:

1. Two liters of fresh whole milk that hasn’t been too processed
2. One cup of live-cultured plain yogurt
3. 1/4 tsp liquid rennet (found online or at health food stores)
4. One tsp salt
5. Cheesecloth
6. A big pot
7. A liar

2. Getting the Milk Ready

Warm up the milk: Transfer the milk into a big saucepan and warm it gradually over a medium flame. Stir. sporadically to avoid burning or it sticking to the bottom. The milk should be heated to 32°C (90°F).

3. Including the Rennet and Yogurt

• Add Yogurt: Ensure that the plain yogurt is well mixed in. The taste and texture of the cheese are derived via fermentation, which is aided by the living microorganisms present in the yogurt.
• Add the rennet and dilute it with a little bit of cold, non-chlorinated water.
• To ensure that the diluted rennet is distributed uniformly, add it to the milk mixture and stir gently for approximately 30 seconds.

4. Milk Curdling

• Let It Rest: After covering the pot, leave it alone for approximately an hour. The milk will curdle and start to separate into liquid whey and solid curds during this period.

5. Taking the Curds and Cutting Them Up

• Cut the Curds: Using a long knife, cut the curds into tiny cubes after they have formed. This facilitates the whey’s release. Prepare the Curds: Stirring carefully, cook the curds slowly to 38°C (100°F). For about half an hour, keep this temperature maintained. The curds will solidify and contract.

6. Pressing the Cheese and Draining

• Drain the Whey: Carefully transfer the curds and whey into a colander that has been lined with cheesecloth. Allow the whey to run out, periodically using a spoon to squeeze the curds to assist
• get rid of extra liquid. Salt and Press: Lightly stir the curds after sprinkling them with salt. Squeeze off as much whey as you can from the curds by gathering the cheesecloth around them and forming a ball. Wrapped curds should be placed beneath a weight. (such as a heavy saucepan) for many hours in order to condense and press the cheese more.

7. Consuming All of Your Cheese

• Once you’ve pressed, remove the cheese’s wrapping and place it in a sanitized container. You may eat it right away or store it in the fridge for a few days to allow the taste to develop.

In summary
Producing delectable, fresh cheese at home without the use of vinegar or citric acid is a satisfying procedure. A simple, tasty cheese that can be eaten on its own or in a variety of meals may be made with only milk, yogurt, and rennet. Try this procedure and enjoy the satisfying taste of handmade cheese!