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Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Recipe

Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Recipe

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Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Recipe is easier than you think! Create fresh, stretchy cheese at home with our simple steps. Start your cheesy journey today.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 gallon Whole milk Must be non-ultra pasteurized
  • 1.5 teaspoons Citric acid
  • 0.25 teaspoon Liquid rennet
  • 1 teaspoon Cheese salt
  • 1 cup Filtered water

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve citric acid in water.
  • Add to milk while cold.
  • Heat milk to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Stir in rennet gently.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes until set.
  • Cut curd into small cubes.
  • Heat curds to 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Drain curds and stretch them.
  • Form into balls and cool in ice water.

Notes

Always use non-homogenized milk for the best stretch and flavor.
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