# Homemade Cheese

> I think the war is what got Mom to make this delicious cheese at home. No matter how many store-bought cheeses I try, none of them taste quite the same. Now that I have my own kitchen, I thought, why not try making it myself? So here’s the recipe for you to try and enjoy, too!

- By: Zahraa Muathanna
- Serves: 4 people
- Prep: 20 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 40 min
- Difficulty: Medium
- Tags: sidedishes, breakfast
- Published: 2026-10-18
- Source: https://cooking.zozii.space/recipes/homemade-cheese
- Also in: [Arabic](https://cooking.zozii.space/ar/recipes/homemade-cheese.md)

## The story

I think the war is what got Mom to make this delicious cheese at home. No matter how many store-bought cheeses I try, none of them taste quite the same. Now that I have my own kitchen, I thought, why not try making it myself? So here’s the recipe for you to try and enjoy, too!

## Ingredients

### Only 3 Ingredients

- 310 g Powdered Milk, I used Al Mudhish brand but anything is fine
- 2 l Water
- 2 Lemon Juice

## Method

1. **Mix Mix** In a large stainless steel pot, combine the water and powdered milk over medium heat, stirring until fully dissolved. Once the milk is warm, add the lemon juice and keep stirring with a large spoon. Watch as the cheese gradually forms!
2. **Making the cheese disc** Once the cheese curds have formed and the remaining liquid turns pale and watery, strain the cheese through a sieve lined with cheesecloth. Gather the cloth, twist it, and squeeze out the excess liquid until the cheese comes together into a compact disc. Keep the cheese wrapped in the cloth inside the sieve, place a heavy object on top, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
   
   Save some of the strained liquid and add salt to taste.
   
   Once the cheese has completely cooled and firmed up into a disc, transfer it to an airtight container. Pour in the reserved liquid mixed with salt, and let the cheese absorb the salt for at least 2 hours.