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Step 1
Warm milk to 86 degrees F and stir in buttermilk. Let set one hour to ripen.
Step 2
Add rennet and stir into milk. Cover and allow to set another hour to coagulate. Keep temperature at 86.
Step 3
Cut the curds into 1/2 inch cubes and allow to rest five minutes. Turn gently for 15 minutes, keeping the curds at 86 degrees.
Step 4
Pour curds into a cheesecloth lined colander, tie the curds and hang to drain for 4 – 6 hours.
Step 5
Slice the cheese ball into 1/2 inch slices and place in container that will catch precipitating liquid. Sprinkle all surfaces with coarse salt and cover. Allow to drain at room temperature for 24 hours.
Step 6
After 24 hours, salt the surfaces again and let it rest for two hours. Store in refrigerator. If desired, you can cover with a brine of 1/4 c salt to 1 quart of water (optional)