So-called "black rind" hoop cheese had a sharper taste, hence the use of black wax. Softer varieties of hoop cheese, called baker's cheese, were often used in recipes for baked goods. Although ...

Known for its bright red or black wax rind, you've likely seen wheels or wedges of hoop cheese on the counters of small shops and markets if you've spent any time down South. Hoop cheese is ...