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Deluxe Gouda Kit

$99.99
$99.99
$89.97
(You save $10.02 )
Make GOUDA at home! (Optional Dutch Cheese Press )

About This Product

MAKE YOUR OWN AGED GOUDA CHEESE AT HOME! 

Deluxe Gouda Cheese Making Kit

 (NOTE: to make Gouda Cheese, you need a Cheese Press:  if you do not have a Cheese Press we offer a great price on our Hardwood Dutch Cheese Press as an option!)

 

 Your Gouda Cheese Making Kit Includes:

 The kit contains the following and will make up to 16 each 2 lb cheeses

STARTER CULTURE

  • (2) packets of theMilkman™ Gouda Cheese Starter Culture

INGREDIENTS

  • (1) 1 oz. Liquid Veal Calf Rennet       (store in refrigerator)
  • (1) 1 oz. Liquid Calcium Chloride (use for homogenized milk- see ‘Basics’ notes)
  • (1) 1 oz. Food Grade Liquid Smoke – a few drops will add a smoky flavor to your cheese
  • (1) 2 oz Fenugreek Seeds (add a subtle Maple Flavor)
  • (1) 8 oz package of Kosher Cheese Salt (for brining and salting your Gouda)

SUPPLIES

  • (1) Pocket Dial Thermometer- monitor your milk’s temperature!
  • (1) 1 pack re-useable Cheese Cloth (2 square yards); for draining / straining your curds
  • (1) set of small volume measuring spoons

 

MOULDS AND WAX TO FORM YOUR CHEESE AND THEN WAX

  • (1) Small Tomme Mould with Lid/Follower (to shape and press your cheese)
  • 1 lb. Cheese Wax (to coat cheese later- color varies by availability)
  • 1 Natural Bristle Brush (for applying wax)

RECIPE

  • Gouda Cheese Recipe & Instructions

 

  • BASICS OF CHEESE MAKING INSERT- overview of ingredients, usage and storage

 If you are NEW to making Cheese; refer to our ‘Basics of Cheese Making’ Notes and follow Recipes!

 

If you make Hard Cheeses, (such as Aged Gouda or Cheddars) you'll need a Cheese Press!

OPTIONAL WITH THIS KIT:  

  • PURCHASE A DUTCH CHEESE PRESS at only $149.97 (Dutch Cheese Press, Hardwood- SAVE $40)
  • Order extra hard cheese moulds (Tomme Mould) - you can add a Small, Large or Ex-Large if you wish.  
  • (the kit comes with one Small Tomme Mould)

 

Click Here for Dutch Press Details

Included with optional Dutch Press:   Black Draining Tray and Insert

  • Black Draining Tray (see photos- fits our Dutch Cheese Press & also useful for soft cheese draining)  for cheese moulds with bottoms 
  • Clear PolyPro Draining Tray insert- has small grooves to allow whey to drain while holding in curds (for bottomless moulds)  
    • Fits inside the Black Draining Tray
  • Water Bottle Weight- these slim profile water bottles weigh 6 lbs full; hang as many as 3 on this press  

 

  GIFT WRAP OPTION: We will Gift Wrap if you select the Gift Wrap Option! 

(Gift wrap for Kit portion only, we cannot Gift Wrap optional Dutch Press or Moulds)

 

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    Other International shipping available.  Priority Shipping (2-3 Days average) available at checkout.  Call for overnight options.

What Our Customers Say

  • 5
    Gouda Kit

    Posted by Jeffrey Tidd on 9th Dec 2020

    Great kit for getting started. All you need is a large pot, 6-10Qt, and add milk. A bit more than that, but all is explained easily. Waiting for the cheese to ripen, that's the hard part.