Fresh Mozzarella Recipe
Make Fresh Mozzarella Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Milk Preparation
Ice Bath
Method
Milk Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add Citric Acid
Dissolve 1 tablespoon of citric acid in a small amount of water and add it to the hot milk. Stir gently for about 30 seconds.
- 3
Add Rennet
Dilute 1 teaspoon of rennet in 1/4 cup of cool, non-chlorinated water. After adding the rennet, stir gently for about 30 seconds, then stop stirring and let the milk sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
- 4
Check for Curd Formation
After 5 minutes, check if the curds have formed by inserting a knife into the mixture. If the curds are firm and separated from the whey, it's ready to proceed.
- 5
Cut the Curds
Use a long knife to cut the curds into 1-inch cubes. Let the curds sit for an additional 5 minutes.
- 6
Heat the Curds
Slowly heat the curds to 40°C (104°F) over low heat, stirring gently to prevent clumping. This should take about 5-10 minutes.
- 7
Separate Curds from Whey
Once the curds reach the desired temperature, pour them into a colander lined with cheesecloth to separate the curds from the whey.
- 8
Rinse the Curds
Rinse the curds under cold running water to remove excess whey and cool them down.
- 9
Knead the Curds
Transfer the curds to a mixing bowl and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of non-iodized salt. Knead the curds with your hands until they become smooth and elastic, about 5-10 minutes.
- 10
Form the Mozzarella
Once the curds are smooth, divide them into portions and shape into balls. Place the mozzarella balls in a bowl of ice water.
Ice Bath
- 11
Prepare Ice Bath
In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of ice and 4 cups of cold water to create an ice bath for the mozzarella balls.
- 12
Chill the Mozzarella
Let the mozzarella balls sit in the ice bath for about 10 minutes to firm up and cool completely.