Mock Cheddar Cheese

To make Mock Cheddar Cheese

  1. Mix in a blender using the pulse button (or it will overflow):
    • 4 c. water
    • 3 c. non-instant dry milk powder
    • 1/3 c. oil
  2. Spray a large saucepan with oil and pre-heat the pan.
  3. Pour the milk mixture into the hot pan and immediately pour in 1 ¾ c. vinegar.
  4. Heat the milk mixture to 115 F., stirring gently while curds form.
  5. Pour the curds into a strainer in the sink and rinse thoroughly with warm water.
  6. Pour the curds into a bowl and add:
    • 1 tsp. salt
    • 6 tbs. cheddar cheese powder
  7. Mix well with your hands.
  8. Press the curds together into a ball, set in a square of cloth, tie with string, and hang for 15 minutes.
  9. Wrap in plastic wrap.
    (You can omit the cheddar cheese powder to make a quick mozzarella, but it will be a little rubbery and have a vinegar flavor.)