Goat Cheese With Starter Culture Recipe
Homemade goat cheese can be easily prepared from a starter culture using this straightforward method.
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Instructions
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Heat milk in a pot to 86 F, then turn off the heat.
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Sprinkle in the starter culture and stir.
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Cover the pot and culture the milk for 12 to 18 hours, ideally at 73 F, until it has a yogurt-like consistency with some whey.
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Line a colander with double-layered cheesecloth, then pour the cultured milk into it.
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Gather the cloth into a sack, tie it, and hang it over a deep bowl to drain for 6 to 12 hours without squeezing.
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Scrape the drained cheese into a bowl and add salt if desired.
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Flavor the goat cheese with herbs or spices as preferred.
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Shape the cheese using a biscuit or cookie cutter if desired.
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Store the goat cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.