Homemade Mozzarella

60 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pour milk into a large pot and heat slowly to 120°F (49°C), stirring so it doesn scorch.
  2. 2Pour milk into a large pot and heat slowly to 120°F (49°C), stirring so it doesn scorch.
  3. 3Pour milk into a large pot and heat slowly to 120°F (49°C), stirring so it doesn scorch.
  4. 4Remove from heat, pour in the vinegar, and stir for 30 seconds. A cheese curd will form and separate from the liquid whey.
  5. 5Remove from heat, pour in the vinegar, and stir for 30 seconds. A cheese curd will form and separate from the liquid whey.
  6. 6Remove from heat, pour in the vinegar, and stir for 30 seconds. A cheese curd will form and separate from the liquid whey.
  7. 7Cover and let sit for 15 minutes.
  8. 8Cover and let sit for 15 minutes.
  9. 9Cover and let sit for 15 minutes.
  10. 10Scoop the curds out and squeeze out all the liquid. Add salt if you want here.
  11. 11Scoop the curds out and squeeze out all the liquid. Add salt if you want here.
  12. 12Scoop the curds out and squeeze out all the liquid. Add salt if you want here.
  13. 13Microwave in a bowl for 30 seconds, then stretch and fold it over itself a few times until it becomes smooth and firm.
  14. 14Microwave in a bowl for 30 seconds, then stretch and fold it over itself a few times until it becomes smooth and firm.
  15. 15Microwave in a bowl for 30 seconds, then stretch and fold it over itself a few times until it becomes smooth and firm.
  16. 16Shape into a ball and place in an ice bath for 15 minutes to set.
  17. 17Shape into a ball and place in an ice bath for 15 minutes to set.
  18. 18Shape into a ball and place in an ice bath for 15 minutes to set.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 gallon whole milk
  • 0.5 gallon whole milk
  • 0.5 gallon whole milk
  • 0.5 cup white vinegar
  • 0.5 cup white vinegar
  • 0.5 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt

Equipment

large potbowlmicrowave

Tips

  • Do NOT use ULTRA pasteurized milk.
  • Stir the milk so it doesn't scorch.
  • Add salt if you want at step 4.