Homemade Mozzarella Cheese
Directions
- 1Add half a gallon of whole milk to a large pot.
- 2Heat the milk to 115°F over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- 3Add one-third cup (or about 7 tablespoons) of white vinegar to the milk.
- 4Mix for about a minute until curds start to form.
- 5Cover the pot and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- 6Strain the curds from the whey using a cheesecloth and a ladle.
- 7Squeeze as much whey from the curds as possible.
- 8Place the curds in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds.
- 9Remove any extra whey from the bowl.
- 10Carefully fold and stretch the warm cheese into a ball.
- 11Place the mozzarella ball in a bowl.
- 12Add cold water and a pinch of salt to create a brine.
- 13Let the mozzarella sit in the brine for 10-15 minutes.
- 14Remove and slice the mozzarella cheese to serve.
Ingredients
- 0.5 gallon whole milk
- 1 third cup white vinegar
- 1 pinch salt
Equipment
large potwooden spoonthermometercheeseclothladlebowlmicrowave