A beginner's guide to making Mature Cheddar

Ever wondered exactly what goes into that deliciously creamy block of Cathedral City in your fridge? We start with a traditional recipe and a whole lot of milk. To find out what we do then, read on…

To make 400g block of mature cheddar you will need…

• 8 litres of Pasteurised Whole Milk
• Starter culture
• Rennet
• Salt

Equipment

• One cheese pan
• A chip mill
• A knife
• One hand
• Press and cheese clothes
• A stopwatch
• A spare day
• 12 month’s worth of patience

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