Homemade Mozzarella Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pour 1 gallon of milk into a pot.
  2. 2Heat the milk to 120°F (49°C) while stirring with a wooden utensil.
  3. 3Turn off the heat and add almost 1 cup (14 Tbsp or 207 ml) of white vinegar.
  4. 4Cover the pot and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  5. 5Scoop the curdled milk into a cheesecloth over a bowl.
  6. 6Squeeze out all the liquid from the cheesecloth and pour the whey back into the pot.
  7. 7Place the cheese into a bowl and microwave it for 30 seconds at a time.
  8. 8After microwaving, stretch and fold the cheese.
  9. 9Add sea salt to taste.
  10. 10Continue stretching and folding the cheese until it becomes smooth.
  11. 11Once smooth, place the mozzarella ball into an ice bath for 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • 14 Tbsp white vinegar

Equipment

potwooden utensilbowlslotted spooncheeseclothmicrowaveglovesspatulasice bath

Tips

  • heat milk to 120°F (49°C)
  • stir with a wooden utensil to prevent burning
  • microwave in 30-second intervals
  • stretch and fold until smooth
  • season with sea salt
  • put into an ice bath for 10 minutes