Learn How to Make Cheese
Everything You Need to Start Making Cheese at Home
Everything You Need to Start Making Cheese at Home
Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been making cheese for years, you’re in the right place. Here, we cover the essentials of homemade cheese—from fresh cheese like mozzarella and ricotta to aged classics like cheddar and gouda. Explore tips and techniques, or dive into a cheese making topic by scrolling below.
Step 1. Ingredients
Discover what each ingredient does and how to choose the right ones for great cheese every time.
Step 2: Equipment
Get set up with the key tools—many of which you already have—to start making cheese at home.
Step 3: The Process
Learn each step of the process so you can make delicious homemade cheese with confidence.
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