Cumin Jack Cheese Recipe | One tomato, two tomato

Ingredients

• 1 gal whole milk
• 1 package direct-set thermophilic starter*
• 1/2 tsp liquid rennet* diluted in 1/4 c water
• 1/4 tsp calcium chloride* (unless you’re using raw milk) diluted in 1/4 c water
• 1 tbs kosher salt
• 1.5 tsp cumin seeds
• 1.5 tbs smoked paprikaEquipment:2 gal pot with lid
• thermometer
• long stainless steel spoon
• long stainless steel knife or cake spatula (for cutting curds)
• ladle
• colander
• cheese cloth*
• cheese mold & followers (if using)*
• cheese mat* or sushi mat
• cheese press*
• cheese wax**Ingredients and equipment were ordered from