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 1/3 cup (about 7 tablespoons) of white vinegar to the milk.
  8. 8Add 1/3 cup (about 7 tablespoons) of white vinegar to the milk.
  9. 9Add 1/3 cup (about 7 tablespoons) of white vinegar to the milk.
  10. 10Mix for about a minute until curds form.
  11. 11Mix for about a minute until curds form.
  12. 12Mix for about a minute until curds form.
  13. 13Cover the pot and let sit for 15 minutes.
  14. 14Cover the pot and let sit for 15 minutes.
  15. 15Cover the pot and let sit for 15 minutes.
  16. 16Strain the curds from the whey using cheesecloth or a strainer.
  17. 17Strain the curds from the whey using cheesecloth or a strainer.
  18. 18Strain the curds from the whey using cheesecloth or 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 30 seconds.
  23. 23Microwave the curds for 30 seconds.
  24. 24Microwave the curds for 30 seconds.
  25. 25Remove any extra whey from the curds.
  26. 26Remove any extra whey from the curds.
  27. 27Remove any extra whey from the curds.
  28. 28Carefully fold and stretch the curds to form mozzarella balls.
  29. 29Carefully fold and stretch the curds to form mozzarella balls.
  30. 30Carefully fold and stretch the curds to form mozzarella balls.
  31. 31Place mozzarella balls in a bowl with cold water and a pinch of salt.
  32. 32Place mozzarella balls in a bowl with cold water and a pinch of salt.
  33. 33Place mozzarella balls in a bowl with cold water and a pinch of salt.
  34. 34Allow the mozzarella to cool in the water for 10-15 minutes.
  35. 35Allow the mozzarella to cool in the water for 10-15 minutes.
  36. 36Allow the mozzarella to cool in the water for 10-15 minutes.
  37. 37Slice and serve.
  38. 38Slice and serve.
  39. 39Slice and serve.

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 potthermometerwooden spooncheesecloth or strainerbowlmicrowave
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