homemade Archives - Backyard Goats

9 Things to Consider Before Raising Goats for Milk

August 12, 2020 · Gail Damerow · Home Dairy

Thinking about raising goats for milk? There are many goat milk benefits, including making goat cheese or learning how to make goat milk soap.

7 Easy Recipes for Making Goat Cheese

July 24, 2020 · Kate Johnson · Home Dairy

Getting started making goat cheese? Try these recipes first!

If you’ve never made cheese, start with the quick & easy cheeses that need minimal equipment and ingredients and are ready to eat fairly quickly.

7 Great Ways to Make Aged Goat Cheese!

July 11, 2020 · Kate Johnson · Home Dairy

Many hobby goat owners end up making goat cheese at some point, but fewer venture into aged goat cheese. This might be because aged cheese takes more time, uses more equipment (check out our homemade cheese press plan), and may involve a few more ingredients.

How to Make Cheese Curds for Hard Cheese

July 6, 2020 · Kate Johnson · Home Dairy

Many dairy goat owners quickly learn how to make cheese curds and turn goat milk into soft cheese, but hard cheeses can be intimidating. Recipes may look daunting because they are longer and more involved, and your equipment needs will increase.

How to Make Homemade Sour Cream

June 17, 2020 · Marissa Ames · Home Dairy

How do you make sour cream so it’s the pure, cultured treat it used to be? It’s not hard and it’s very rewarding.

A DIY Homemade Cheese Press Plan

June 16, 2020 · Kate Johnson · Home Dairy

This homemade cheese press plan will get you off to a great start when you’re ready to tackle pressed cheeses with your milk.

Making Ricotta Cheese in a Slow Cooker

April 25, 2020 · Marissa Ames · Home Dairy

Accidental Ricotta. Isn’t all cheese intentional? Perhaps making ricotta cheese at home started with an ancient accident.
A homesteader’s kitchen arsenal includes knowledge of crafting dairy products.