Learn how to make fresh and delicious homemade mozzarella cheese with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for pizzas, salads, and more!
Preparation time
30min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 4 grams citric acid
- 1 milliliter liquid rennet
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 60 milliliters water
- 4 liters whole milk
Directions
Step 1
Dissolve the citric acid in 60 milliliters of water.
Step 2
Pour the milk into a large pot and stir in the citric acid solution.
Step 3
Heat the milk to 32°C (89.6°F) while stirring gently.
Step 4
Remove the pot from heat and gently stir in the rennet solution.
Step 5
Cover the pot and let it sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes until the curd forms.
Step 6
Cut the curd into 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Heat the curds to 41°C (105.8°F) while gently stirring.
Step 8
Remove from heat and continue stirring for 5 minutes.
Step 9
Scoop out the curds with a slotted spoon and place them into a microwave-safe bowl.
Step 10
Microwave the curds for 1 minute to warm them up, then gently knead the curds to expel the whey.
Step 11
Repeat the microwaving and kneading process until the curds become stretchy and smooth.
Step 12
Shape the cheese into a ball and place it in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes to firm up.
Step 13
Dissolve the salt in 1 liter of water to create a brine solution.
Step 14
Place the cheese ball into the brine solution for 5-10 minutes for additional flavor.
Step 15
Remove the cheese from the brine and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.