Ep 18: Ohhh, Biiiiig Stretch!

Praise for stretching: not just something you offer your dog. Long, glossy ribbons of fresh, warm cheese curd get transformed into balls, braids, wheels and spindles all around the world. Great for snacks, melting on pizza or tortillas, grilling and frying, or stuffing in pastry–stretched curd cheeses are a favorite everywhere they’re made!

(Re)sources

The science of melting and stretching and a deeper look at meltability

Caciocavallo: How it’s made

Indian (rennetless) stretched cheese: how it’s made

Image: Making Queso Oaxaca, Sour Milk School, April 2023