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How To Make Homemade Cheese: Cheesemaking Basics, Part 2
Learn how to make hard cheese at home following the basic steps outlined in this article from our Cheese Expert.
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Making A Simple Cheese Press
If you're going to make a lot of cheese, you might need to invest in a cheese press. Before you do, see if this simple adaptation will work for you!
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Brining Hard Cheeses
Brining helps to develop the rind and overall flavor of your cheese. Learn how to make a brine plus how to use it on your homemade cheese.
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Waxing Hard Cheeses
Waxing cheese is a simple method used to protect hard cheese from airborne bacteria, unwanted mold, and excessive drying.
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Bandaging Hard Cheeses
Bandaging, or wrapping, hard cheeses is generally done to assist proper rind formation and development of full flavor profiles and textures in hard cheese.
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Storing And Aging Homemade Cheese
Learn how to properly age and store your homemade cheeses including Cheddar Cheese, Monterey Jack, Blue Cheese and many more!
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Smoking Hard Cheeses
Cold-smoking hard cheese is a wonderful way to add flavor and personality to your cheese. Learn more about how to smoke cheese at home.
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Ripening Homemade Cheese in Boxes And Caves
Once your cheese is prepared for aging, you will need a warm, dark place to put it to ripen. Learn whether a cheese box or cave is best for you.
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Solving Curd Problems In Hard Cheesemaking
Curd formation is a trickier step in making hard cheeses. Browse these common issues and solutions to help you make delicious, perfectly-formed curds.
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Repairing Cracks In The Surface Of Hard Cheese
Making hard cheeses at home, you may see cracks in the surface. Learn why cracks occur and how to correct the problems.