# Homemade Mozzarella Cheese

This recipe shows how to make homemade mozzarella cheese using only two ingredients: milk and vinegar.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.5 gallon whole milk
- 5 tablespoons white vinegar

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- saucepan
- wooden spoon
- thermometer
- cheesecloth or mesh strainer
- bowl
- microwave

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@kitchentool/video/7353416651221634347?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7426552374535489054
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1ef1b2c8-40c1-4052-a8d9-a76575df66c1
- Extracted: 2025-01-18

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