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You may think that it’s very hard to make your own cheese at home, but there are actually quite a few cheese recipes that are very easy. Cheese making has been always an important part of traditional farm cooking<\/a>. In this article, we will review the many good reasons you should take up cheese making at home. We also share a quick and easy farmhouse cheddar recipe. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n

Why Make Your Own Cheese?<\/h2>\n

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Making cheese is a rare skill these days but it doesn’t have to be. It’s actually quite simple to make your own cheese, and when you do you’ll have quite a feather to put in your cap. Homemade cheese is always the perfect thing to bring along to potlucks, picnics and parties.<\/p>\n

When you make cheese at home, you can always be certain that it’s made with the very best ingredients. Cheese that you purchase in the store is sure to have a number of additives to enhance its longevity, color and\/or texture.<\/p>\n

Cheese you make it home will have only what you put in it. You will have complete control over the quality of the ingredients you use. If you want all natural, organic, GMO free cheese<\/a>, you can make just that.<\/p>\n

Cheese making gives you an opportunity to not only learn a new hobby but also to learn about where your food comes from.<\/p>\n

If you’re lucky enough to live in a farming community, you may be able to strike up a relationship with a local dairy farmer and to know not only the location of your source of milk, but also her name.<\/p>\n

Your kids can help you make cheese. It’s an easy safe kitchen activity that teaches responsibility, chemistry and a bit of math. Once your kids have helped you a time or two, they may be happy to receive cheese starter kits as gifts on birthdays and holidays.<\/p>\n

Even poorly made cheese is usually very tasty. As you get started, you may not make perfect cheese, but even if the texture seems all wrong, go ahead and drain it and salt it and give it a try. It may be quite delicious! If you can\u2019t eat it as is, you can always use it in cooking.<\/p>\n

Practice makes perfect, and the more you try the better you’ll get.<\/p>\n

Where Do You Start?<\/h2>\n

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The steps to making all sorts of cheese are fairly similar and fairly easy. Once you’ve learned the basics, you can branch out and make soft cheese, crumbling cheese, hard cheese and more.<\/p>\n

When you make your own cheese, you have the best quality product for the lowest price. Start-up with cheese making is inexpensive, and you may already have some of what you need in your kitchen.<\/p>\n

Basically, you’ll need a cooking thermometer, a large pot, some clean cheesecloth and a cheese culture.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a simple recipe to get you started.<\/p>\n

Easy Farmhouse Cheddar Recipe<\/h2>\n

What You’ll Need<\/h3>\n

To make two pounds of fresh cheddar, you’ll need:<\/p>\n