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Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese

Cultural Context

Farmhouse Cheddar cheese has its roots in the rural regions of England, where it was traditionally made on farms using surplus milk. This cheese is celebrated for its rich, nutty flavor and crumbly texture, often enjoyed with bread or in cooking. Today, Cheddar is produced globally, but the farmhouse method remains a cherished technique among artisanal cheesemakers, emphasizing quality and traditional practices.

BritishGBother
180 min
hard
Servings4
1 Gallon Whole Milk
1/4 Teaspoon Rennet or 1/4 tablet (dissolved in 1 T. cool water)
1/2 Cup Buttermilk Starter Culture or 1/4 teaspoon mesophilic culture powder
1 1/2 Tablespoons Sea Salt or Cheese Salt
1/4 teaspoon calcium chloride (dissolved in 1 T. cool water)
1

Heat the whole milk in a large pot until it reaches the desired temperature.

2

Add the dissolved rennet and stir gently.

3

Let the mixture sit undisturbed to form curds.

4

Cut the curds and cook them gently to release whey.

5

Drain the curds and rinse them with cool water.

6

Add the buttermilk starter culture and sea salt to the curds.

7

Mold the curds into a cheese form and press them to remove excess whey.

8

Let the cheese age for the desired time.

Cooking Techniques

cheesemakingcurd cuttingpressingaging

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

CheddarEnglish Cheddar

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