How to Make Gouda Cheese

Gouda cheese is one of the world’s most beloved cheeses, and with good reason. Its sweet aroma and creamy taste and texture make it an easy cheese to love!

Gouda cheese was ubiquitous at my childhood kitchen table. As a daughter of Dutch immigrants, Gouda was a staple in my day, and I have many fond “cheese and toast” memories with my family. As a result, I’ve always wanted to learn how to make Gouda cheese, and it’s the first aged cheese I ever attempted. It’s not difficult to learn how to make Gouda cheese at home. Give this recipe a try. You just might be surprised how easy cheese making can be.

Washed curd cheeses, such as Gouda, have a low acid profile, which may not protect from late fermentation from unwanted bacteria, either in the beginning, or later down the road during aging. I recommend that all water used in the cheesemaking process is either boiled and cooled before use, or is distilled. The addition of a 30 minute acidification step at the very beginning of the recipe may deter unwanted bacteria from getting a foothold in the process. Additional best practices for reducing the possibility of late fermentation include brining and drying the wheel at cave temperatures of 50-55F (10-13 C).

Happy cheese making!
Lisa and YumYum

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