Yesterdaze Cheese

Yesterdaze is a semi-hard cheese known for its rich flavor and firm texture. The use of thermophilic cultures and lipase contributes to its distinctive taste, while careful temperature control ensures proper curd development. This cheese is a delightful addition to any cheeseboard. Original recipe by Tracey Johnson

Steps

1. Instructions

Please ensure that all parts are cleaned and sanitized. Then insert the plastic drainer into the heating pot, and add the Soft cutter/mixer on the shaft by pushing it down as far as possible.

2. +Milk

Please add: 3 null of pasteurized cow milk.

3. Heat

Time: 00:45:00

Temperature: 89.6 °F

Speed: 50 RPM

4. +Ingredients

Please add: 0.1 gram of Lipase., 1 g of Fromaggio Calcium Chloride Boost

Tip: Dilute in 1/8 cup nonchlorinated water

5. Mix

Time: 00:00:30

Temperature: OFF

Speed: 50 RPM

6. +Ingredients

Please add: 2 gram of Fromaggio TempMaster Thermophilic Culture.

7. Heat

Time: 00:02:00

Temperature: 89.6 °F

Speed: OFF

8. Mix

Time: 00:01:00

Temperature: OFF

Speed: 50 RPM

9. +Ingredients

Please add: 2 gram of Fromaggio Microbial Rennet for Hard Cheese.

10. Mix

Time: 00:00:40

Temperature: 89.6 °F

Speed: 30 RPM

11. Heat

Time: 00:45:00

Temperature: 32 °F

Speed: OFF

12. Cut

Temperature: OFF

Cut Size: Soft

13. Heat

Time: 00:30:00

Temperature: 53 null

Speed: 30 RPM

14. Heat

Time: 01:30:00

Temperature: OFF

Speed: OFF

15. Drain

Time: 00:03:00

16. Press

Remove drainer and cutter/mixer and transfer curds into the mold of your Fromaggio press.

Time: 00:30:00

Pressing force: 1 PSI

Flip the cheese after 10 m, 20 m

Tip: First press: 5lbs for 30 minutes
Flip
10lbs for 2 hours
Flip
15 lbs for 8 hours

17. Instructions

Brine 18% for 4 hours

18. Instructions

Remove from brine and dry well.
Place on a drying mat in fridge

19. Instructions

Can enjoy the next day but improves with 4 days of aging.