Homemade Mozzarella Recipe - Fresh and Delicious
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Prep Time : 30 mins
Cook Time : 1 hrs
Total Time : 1 hrs 30 mins
Servings : 4
Cuisine : International
Category : Various recipes
Mozzarella
Cheese Making
Italian Cuisine
Homemade Cheese
Dairy Recipes
Easy Recipes
Ingredients
| Ingredient |
|---|
| 1 gallon of whole milk |
| 1/4 cup of white vinegar |
| 1/2 teaspoon of rennet |
| Salt to taste |
| Ice water |
| Cornstarch (optional, for dusting) |
Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Heat the milk in a large pot over medium heat until it reaches 190°F (88°C). |
| 2 | Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes. |
| 3 | Add rennet to the mixture and stir gently for another 30 seconds, then let it sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes until curds form. |
| 4 | Cut the curds into 1-inch pieces, and gently stir for 5 minutes. |
| 5 | Heat the curds gently while stirring until they reach 105°F (40°C). |
| 6 | Drain off excess whey and place the curds in a bowl. Add salt and knead the curds until smooth and stretchy, about 5 minutes. |
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 |
| Protein | 28g |
| Fat | 20g |
| Carbs | 4g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Sodium | 250mg |
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