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Posted: 14 February 2008 05:30 AM   [ Ignore ]
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I’d like to try a Stilton this weekend, and from the recipes I’ve read, they call for an addition of 2 cups of light cream (half & half). I do know of one brand that is not ultra pasteurized.
Since I’m going to use 2 gallons of raw milk, is it still suggested to add the CaCl in consideration of the 2 cups of light cream?
I never use CaCl when using straight raw milk.
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Posted: 14 February 2008 07:19 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]
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No need for CaCl2 if u r using raw milk..
I never added cream before, i guess if u add ultra past cream u need to add a little CaCl.

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Posted: 14 February 2008 12:56 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]
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If your using raw milk I would not add any commercial milk/cream, its rich enough, and as Nabil said, no need to add CaCl since that is only needed for processed milk.

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Posted: 24 February 2008 02:58 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]
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my Stiltons .... best i ever tasted

three and half month old and the (uncut) 2 months old
no commercial mold , raw milk , no CaCl , no added cream..

see the slime after scraping

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Posted: 24 February 2008 11:56 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 4 ]
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Looks very professional smile Great work their!!

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Posted: 24 February 2008 09:53 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 5 ]
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Oh yes, they look delicious! I’d like to make my next one in the more traditional shape like yours.

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