Homemade Fresh Mozzarella
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This 2-ingredient recipe for fresh mozzarella is the recipe we all NEED.
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ingredients
- 2 liters whole milk
- 7 tablespoons white vinegar
Method
Step 1
Heat milk to 46°C, take off the heat, add vinegar, stir to combine, cover with a lid then leave for 10 mins.
Step 2
Remove cheese curds from the liquid whey and shape into balls, squeezing as much liquid out as possible.
Step 3
Heat the whey up to 65°C and add the balls of mozz back in, one at a time for 30 second increments, then take out, stretch and pull until it becomes elastic and smooth.
Step 4
Repeat this step 2-4 times until a nice smooth texture is achieved.
Step 5
Shape the mozzarella into a ball, salt can be added now.
Step 6
Place the finished balls into a bowl of ice water for 10-15 mins.
Step 7
Store the cheese in this water, or the whey and keep it in the fridge for 1-1.5 weeks.