Homemade Mozzarella Cheese

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add half a gallon of whole milk to a large pot.
  2. 2Add half a gallon of whole milk to a large pot.
  3. 3Add half a gallon of whole milk to a large pot.
  4. 4Bring the milk to 115°F over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5Bring the milk to 115°F over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6Bring the milk to 115°F over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7Add one-third of a cup of white vinegar (about 7 tablespoons).
  8. 8Add one-third of a cup of white vinegar (about 7 tablespoons).
  9. 9Add one-third of a cup of white vinegar (about 7 tablespoons).
  10. 10Mix for about a minute until curds start to form.
  11. 11Mix for about a minute until curds start to form.
  12. 12Mix for about a minute until curds start to form.
  13. 13Cover and let sit for 15 minutes.
  14. 14Cover and let sit for 15 minutes.
  15. 15Cover and let sit for 15 minutes.
  16. 16Strain the curds using a cheesecloth and a strainer.
  17. 17Strain the curds using a cheesecloth and a strainer.
  18. 18Strain the curds using a cheesecloth and a strainer.
  19. 19Squeeze out as much whey as possible from the curds.
  20. 20Squeeze out as much whey as possible from the curds.
  21. 21Squeeze out as much whey as possible from the curds.
  22. 22Microwave the curds for about 30 seconds.
  23. 23Microwave the curds for about 30 seconds.
  24. 24Microwave the curds for about 30 seconds.
  25. 25Carefully handle the hot curds, folding and stretching them under themselves.
  26. 26Carefully handle the hot curds, folding and stretching them under themselves.
  27. 27Carefully handle the hot curds, folding and stretching them under themselves.
  28. 28Place the mozzarella ball in a bowl and add cold water and salt to create a brine.
  29. 29Place the mozzarella ball in a bowl and add cold water and salt to create a brine.
  30. 30Place the mozzarella ball in a bowl and add cold water and salt to create a brine.
  31. 31Let cool for 10-15 minutes.
  32. 32Let cool for 10-15 minutes.
  33. 33Let cool for 10-15 minutes.
  34. 34Slice and serve or shred.
  35. 35Slice and serve or shred.
  36. 36Slice and serve or shred.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

large potwooden spoonthermometercheeseclothstrainerbowlmicrowave
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