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    Can the brine from feta cheese be reused to cook say rice?
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    Yes, you can use the whey for various things. You could use it when making bread, simply replace water with whey. You can also use it for starting new cheese cultures, always save some whey in refrigerator. Excess whey can be used for tomatoes and potato bushes -- simply poor it on the soil.
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    Can whole milk be used in place of goat milk while making feta cheese?
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    You can use cow's milk, but it won't taste the same or be nearly as rich.
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    Can citric acid be used instead of rennet? If answer is yes, in what quantity?
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    Yes. Try 6 teaspoons to 3L of milk. Citric acid is much less effective than milk, thus the larger quantity.
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    How can I prevent the cheese from melting while in the brine?
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    The brine must be acidic or else the cheese will melt on the surface. The whey is made acidic by letting it sit out at room temperature, covered, for 12-24 hours.
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