Traditionally rennet came from the curdled milk found in cows’ stomachs. It is often claimed that the method to create cheese was discovered when people first cut open a calf’s stomach to find this clotted material inside.
When making homemade cheeses in your kitchen (or small scale dairy), you’ll very often require a cheese mould. And while beginners are bound to have questions about followers, cheese presses, and the cheese making process as a whole, we're here to make it a little easier.
Make up the starter culture solution according to the instructions given on the leaflet. This starter culture can be frozen in ice-cube trays for use as required, using 2-3 cubes to innoculate 1 gallon (4.5 litres) of milk.
When choosing your milk finding a rich creamy style will help with the final texture and flavor your are looking for - in this case high in fat is good…
If you're ready to get started making hard cheeses, this is a great place to start. This cheddar comes out great, and can be tweaked a little to make a horseradish flavored cheddar cheese.