Make Goat Cheese guides aspiring cheesemakers through the process of creating delicious homemade goat cheese. It demystifies cheesemaking by blending the art with the science, explaining the crucial roles of acidity, temperature, and enzymes in transforming goat milk into various cheese styles. The book emphasizes that anyone can make high-quality goat cheese at home, regardless of prior experience.
Readers learn to select the best milk, understanding how goat breeds and seasonal variations impact flavor. The book progresses from the basics of milk selection and preparation to advanced techniques like curdling, draining, and aging. Dedicated chapters explore specific goat cheese styles, such as chèvre and feta-style cheese.
Make Goat Cheese stands out with its focused approach, providing tailored advice specific to the nuances of working with goat milk. It offers detailed troubleshooting tips, storage advice, and recipes, empowering readers to experiment with flavors and deepen their understanding of cheesemaking.