# Homemade Mozzarella Cheese

A recipe for making homemade mozzarella cheese.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Breakfast
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large pot
- wooden spoon
- thermometer
- cheesecloth
- strainer
- bowl
- microwave

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/9631650850212770
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- Extracted: 2025-02-24

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