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Curious about making cheese (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 week ago by Brainsploosh@lemmy.world to c/diy@slrpnk.net
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So I periodically get an itch to learn some homesteading skills, and the turn has come to cheese.

After an initial look, it seems hard to do in my apartment, especially fitting a good cheese press, and a climate controlled storage.

Is it feasible to make cheese from an apartment? Do you know of any resources for suitable adaptations or other handy tips? Have you tried yourself? What worked well and what is better avoided altogether?

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[–] nocturne@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I started making my paneer 14 years ago. The only cheese making gear I had was cheesecloth. I pressed it between two plates. It was misshapen, uneven, and crumbly. But it tasted great, and it made great Indian food.

As time went on I got better at making the paneer, and picked up a cheese mold. Then I built a cheese press, then built a different version of the cheese press, then bought one, and a different one. Now it is dumbbells on top of my mold.

Depending on what cheese you are making you will need different tools. Some cheese are stupid easy (paneer is one that has never failed) others are quite complex.

I use this cheese supply shop for most of my supplies these days. They have recipes as well.

This is the mold I use for my paneer.

I thought about going with the 4lb version, but I think that is over kill.

[–] Brainsploosh@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Great tips, I'll have a look at the shop as I will need some supplies.

Do I hear you right that you prefer your jury rigged press? How come?

[–] nocturne@slrpnk.net 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Do I hear you right that you prefer your jury rigged press?

I do.

How come?

Less set up, less clean up, easier to use. I am going to make paneer Thursday. I will try and get some pictures for you while I am making it.

[–] Brainsploosh@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Ooh, looking forward to it!

[–] nocturne@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] Brainsploosh@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Woo, looking forward to the read!

What a great futuristic photo, and lovely looking cheese!