Homemade Feta Cheese
Description
This classic homemade feta cheese recipe is a great option for making a natural and very tasty product. Such cheese is ideal for salads, thanks to its texture and moderate saltiness.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Add the starter and rennet to warm milk. After 10-15 minutes, gently stir and place over heat. After approximately 45-50 minutes, the mixture will coagulate.
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Step 2
2. It needs to be separated from the edges and cut into strips with a sharp knife.
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Step 3
3. Then cut into small cubes. This will make it easier to monitor the consistency of the separating curd and the color of the whey.
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Step 4
4. Gently stir and leave to simmer until the cottage cheese begins to firm up.
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Step 5
5. Prepare a piece of cheesecloth or thin fabric. Place the curdled pieces on it.
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Step 6
6. As you can see, the recipe for making feta cheese at home is quite simple. This is what the cheese will look like once the whey has drained.
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Step 7
7. Now you need to tie up the cloth and hang the cheese to remove excess liquid. This simple homemade Feta cheese recipe does not require the use of a press.
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Step 8
8. Before leaving the cheese to rest for about 24 hours, you can sprinkle the top surfaces with salt (but this is optional).
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Step 9
9. After a day, the cheese has set and you can try it. If it sticks to the knife (which happens quite often), put it in the freezer for 5 minutes, then slice it.
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Step 10
10. A classic homemade feta cheese recipe can be enhanced not only with salt, but also with various spices—you can roll the already cut cheese pieces in them and serve immediately.
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Step 11
11. Be sure to try making this tender and delicious cheese curd at home.