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Homemade Mozzarella

Creamy Homemade Mozzarella in Just 30 Minutes

Learn to make Homemade Mozzarella Cheese in just 30 minutes using simple ingredients!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese
  • 8 cups Whole Milk Regular whole milk is recommended, avoid ultra-pasteurized.
  • 7 tablespoons White Vinegar or Lemon Juice Use fresh lemon juice for better flavor.
  • to taste teaspoon Salt Adjust according to preference.
Optional Flavor Additions
  • to taste cups Fresh Basil or Herbs Add during stretching for extra flavor.
  • to taste cups Sun-dried Tomatoes Provides a gourmet touch to the mozzarella.

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • slotted spoon
  • bowl
  • Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the Milk: Pour 8 cups of whole milk into a large saucepan and heat over medium heat until it reaches 115°F.
  2. Add Acid: Turn off the heat and stir in 7 tablespoons of white vinegar or lemon juice slowly for 2-3 minutes until curds form.
  3. Strain the Curds: Use a slotted spoon to lift curds from the whey into a bowl and press gently to remove excess whey.
  4. Heat the Whey: Heat the leftover whey to 170°F and reintroduce curds, let sit or microwave until elastic.
  5. Stretch the Curds: Stretch and knead the curds gently into a ball, aiming for a smooth and elastic texture.
  6. Form and Store: Shape mozzarella into a ball, submerge in ice water, then wrap in cling film for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ounceCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 200mg

Notes

For best results, use regular whole milk, monitor temperatures carefully, and handle curds gently.

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