# Mozzarella Cheese

Learn how to make soft, stretchy, and delicious homemade mozzarella cheese that is perfect for pizzas, buns, and parathas.

- Servings: 270 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2.25 litres Fresh Milk
- 0.5 cup Vinegar
- 0.5 tsp Salt

## Instructions

1. Add 2.25 litres of fresh milk to a pan.
2. Heat the milk up to 46-48
A Celsius (115-120
A Fahrenheit).
3. If you don't have a thermometer, dip your finger into the milk; it should bear the heat for 20-25 seconds.
4. Add 1/2 cup (125ml) of vinegar to the heated milk.
5. Stir well for 5-10 seconds.
6. Cover the pan and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
7. Strain the curd from the whey using a strainer.
8. Squeeze out any excess whey from the curd.
9. Transfer the curd to a non-stick pan.
10. Add 1/2 tsp of salt to the curd.
11. Cook the curd on medium heat while stirring continuously until it becomes super smooth and stretchy.
12. Shape the prepared mozzarella cheese into a ball.
13. Place the mozzarella cheese ball on a plate, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it overnight or for 5-6 hours.
14. Grate the chilled mozzarella cheese.
15. Use the grated mozzarella cheese on a pizza base with toppings.
16. Bake the pizza until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
17. Slice and serve the pizza.
18. Alternatively, use the mozzarella cheese to make a cheese paratha.

## Equipment

- pan
- cooking spoon
- thermometer
- lid
- strainer
- colander
- grater
- pizza cutter

## Tips

- Continuously stir the cheese while cooking to achieve a smooth and stretchy texture, avoiding any grainy texture. If it sticks to the bottom, the smooth texture will not be achieved.
- Let the cheese sit at room temperature before covering and refrigerating.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRCNm7LCNyA/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d03306b8-60c1-4e4f-aa15-39c578c4da0f
- Extracted: 2025-11-15

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