Homemade Mozzarella Cheese
Directions
- 1Add half a gallon of whole milk to a saucepan.
- 2Turn the heat to medium-high and heat the milk to 110°F, stirring occasionally.
- 3Once the milk reaches 110°F, add 5 tablespoons of white vinegar.
- 4Stir until curds form.
- 5Turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
- 6Strain the curds from the whey using cheesecloth or a mesh strainer.
- 7Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the curds.
- 8Reheat the curds in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- 9Stretch and fold the cheese until smooth and elastic.
- 10Form the cheese into a ball and chill in cold water for 15 minutes.
- 11Slice and serve.
Ingredients
- 0.5 gallon whole milk
- 5 tablespoons white vinegar
Equipment
saucepanwooden spoonthermometercheesecloth or mesh strainerbowlmicrowave