Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade mozzarella cheese with just 2 simple ingredients. This easy recipe will guide you through the process of creating fresh, creamy mozzarella that you can enjoy right away or store for later use.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- Half-Gallon of Raw (unpasteurized) milk or pasteurized whole milk (1.89L)
- 7 Tbsp. white distilled vinegar (105ml)
- 1/8 to 1/4 tsp cheese salt, flaky sea salt, or kosher salt (not iodized table salt) (OPTIONAL)
- Water for soaking
Tools:
- Large pot
- Spoon
- Gloves, optional
- Bowls
- Plastic wrap
- Thermometer
Instructions
- Step 1: Ingredients and Tools
Pour the milk into a large stockpot or dutch oven. Heat the milk to 115°F/46°C, stirring gently. Add the vinegar, stir for 30 seconds, then let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat the Milk
Heat the milk to 115°F/46°C in a large pot, stirring constantly to heat evenly.
- Step 3: Vinegar and Stir
Add vinegar to the heated milk, stir for 30 seconds, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Step 4: Gather the Curd
Separate curd from whey by gathering it to the side of the pot. Remove the curd, squeeze out whey, and place in a bowl.
- Step 5: Remove the Whey
Squeeze out whey from the curd by pressing and kneading. Repeat the process until most whey is removed.
- Step 6: Heat, Stretch, Squeeze, Ball
Heat curd to 160°F/71°C, stretch, fold, and shape into a ball. Optionally add salt during this step.
- Step 7: Cool It Down
Immerse cheese ball in cool water for 10 minutes, then add ice for an additional 5 minutes.
- Step 8: Wrap and Store or Eat
Wrap cheese in plastic wrap, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks or enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use raw milk if available.
- Cheesecloth can be used for easier whey removal.
- You can customize the saltiness of the cheese to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
