Mozzarella Recipe

Time2h

Serves8

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Ingredients

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1
Heat the Milk
Pour 4 liters of fresh milk into a large pot. Slowly heat the milk to 32°C (90°F) over medium heat, stirring gently to prevent it from scorching.
2
Add Citric Acid
Once the milk reaches the desired temperature, add 1 tablespoon of citric acid dissolved in a small amount of water. Stir gently for a few seconds to mix.
3
Add Rennet
Dilute 1 teaspoon of rennet in a small amount of cool, non-chlorinated water. Add it to the milk and stir gently for about 30 seconds. Then stop stirring and allow the milk to sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes until it curdles.
4
Cut the Curd
After the curds have formed, use a slotted spoon to cut the curd into small cubes (about 1 inch). Let the curds rest for 5 minutes.

5
Heat the Curds
Gently heat the curds to 40°C (104°F) while stirring gently. This should take about 10 minutes.
6
Drain the Whey
Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the curds to a bowl lined with cheesecloth, allowing the whey to drain off.
7
Knead the Cheese
Gather the cheesecloth around the curds and squeeze out excess whey. Transfer the curds to a clean surface and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of salt. Knead the cheese until it is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
8
Shape the Mozzarella
Form the mozzarella into balls or logs, and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool and firm up.