Okay, I'm really new to this making cheese thing, using whey and everything that goes with it. I've read alot online but sometimes that just confuses me :) So, last week I made what I think is called farmers cheese. It is not a cheese I would just eat plain, but I used it to make a pasta white sauce and it was really yummy. I had a bunch of whey sitting in my fridge from making that cheese, so when I made my bread Friday I decided to use whey instead of water. I had no idea how it would work. It didn't rise like normal (but lots of things could have affected that) and it gave it a slight sourdough flavor. It was good though and a big hit at our fellowship group (however they never turn down homemade bread!). I plan to keep experimenting with dairy adventures but I'll take any advice you might have :) I do need to get some rennet so I can make different cheeses though. I think my next adventure will be yogurt.
Blessings,
Rashel
Sharing my race of life in faith, fitness, food and family ~ 1 Cor 9:24-27
Yogurt is very, very easy! Glad to hear that you liked using the whey! It is so healthy! It is nice to see you doing all of these fun things! I can't even begin to tell you how much money I save by making it all on my own....then to have the whey leftover as well!! :D LOVE IT! :) Good for you!--S
ReplyDeleteRashel,
ReplyDeleteI read Sarah's blog a hearsdesire. She has a lady who comments often whose name is cheesemakin' mama. I have never read her blog, but she has some cheese making info.
http://homesteadwannabes.blogspot.com/search/label/recipes%20-%20raw%20cheese
Maybe she can help. :-)
I'm going to try yogurt very soon :)
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, thank you for the suggestion. I did check her site and she has alot of ideas/recipes. Thanks again!
Rashel