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Feta Cheese Recipe

Homemade feta cheese, tangy and delicious.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 100 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 gallon Whole Milk
  • ¼ cup White Vinegar
  • ¼ tablet Rennet dissolved in ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the milk in a large pot to 86°F (30°C).
  2. 2. Add the vinegar and stir well.
  3. 3. Add the dissolved rennet and stir gently for 1 minute.
  4. 4. Cover the pot and let it sit undisturbed for 1-2 hours until curds form.
  5. 5. Cut the curds into ½ inch cubes and let them sit for 5 minutes.
  6. 6. Slowly heat the curds to 105°F (40°C), stirring gently.
  7. 7. Maintain the temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. 8. Drain the curds in a cheesecloth-lined colander and let them drain for 5 minutes.
  9. 9. Sprinkle the salt over the curds and mix gently.
  10. 10. Place the curds in a mold and press for 4-6 hours.
  11. 11. Remove the cheese from the mold and refrigerate.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Keywords

Cheese
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