Homemade Fresh Mozzarella Recipes

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WEBSep 7, 2023 · Making Mozzarella Without the Microwave: Instead of microwaving the curds to make mozzarella, warm a large pot of water to just below boiling (about 190°F). Pour …

1. Prepare the Citric Acid and Rennet: Measure out 1 cup of water. Stir in the citric acid until dissolved. Measure out 1/4 cup of water in a separate bowl. Stir in the rennet until dissolved.
2. Warm the Milk: Pour the milk into the pot. Stir in the citric acid solution. Set the pot over medium-high heat and warm to 90°F, stirring gently.
3. Add the Rennet: Remove the pot from heat and gently stir in the rennet solution. Count to 30. Stop stirring, cover the pot, and let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
4. Cut the Curds: After five minutes, the milk should have set, and it should look and feel like soft silken tofu. If it is still liquidy, re-cover the pot and let it sit for another five minutes. Once the milk has set, cut it into uniform curds: make several parallel cuts vertically through the curds and then several parallel cuts horizontally, creating a grid-like pattern. Make sure your knife reaches all the way to the bottom of the pan.

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WEBApr 3, 2018 · After step 6, heat the reserved whey on the stove top to at least 175°F (80°C). Add 1/4 cup of cheese salt to the whey (you could …

1. Begin your cheese making process by prepping the ingredients listed above. Dissolve 1 1/2 teaspoons citric acid in 1/2 cup cool water. Place your milk in a large stock pot. Mix your rennet with 1/4 cup cool water.
2. Gently bring the milk up to 55°F ( 13°C) in a large, stainless steel pot. While stirring, add the citric acid solution to the milk and mix thoroughly.
3. Heat the milk to 90°F (32° C) over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Remove the pot from the heat and gently stir in the diluted rennet with an up-and-down motion for 30 seconds. (We use a potato masher to move the milk up and down.) Cover the pot and leave undisturbed for five minutes.
4. Check the curd. It should look like custard, with a clear separation between the curd and whey. (If the curd is too soft or the whey is too milky, let set for a few more minutes.) Cut the curd with a knife that reaches all the way to the bottom of your pot.

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WEBAug 23, 2022 · Curd stretching and folding in making mozzarella cheese. Stir 3 teaspoons of salt into the liquid (whey) in the pot, then remove 4 cups (32 fl oz/260 ml) of whey to a …

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WEBJan 18, 2014 · Transfer cheese to a medium microwave safe bowl. Heat in microwave for 30-60 seconds to heat the curds to about 135 degrees, but be careful to not heat it too much as if the temp goes over 170 degrees, …

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WEBJan 20, 2020 · Add in the rennet mixture and stir gently for 30 seconds. Cover the milk and let the rennet do its magic for five minutes. No peaking! After five minutes, curd should form. You can test by slipping the …

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WEBJul 5, 2014 · Ok! So we’ve mixed our milk and heavy cream well. Now, in a measuring cup, combine the 1 cup of non-chlorinated water and the 2 tsp. citric acid, stir until dissolved. Pour into the milk and cream, stirring well. …

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WEBMay 26, 2022 · Place the glass bowl with the curds into a microwave and cook for 1 minute on high. Remove from the microwave and press with a spoon (do not use your hands as the cheese will be too hot) to squeeze …

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WEBJan 21, 2024 · Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy-duty (oven-safe) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened and the edges are slightly …

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WEBJul 25, 2012 · 10. Slowly spin around the colander to allow the whey to drain from the curd. That’s mozzarella in there! 11. Remove the cheese and gently squeeze it a few times to drain off more excess whey. 12. …

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WEBMay 21, 2023 · Add the whey by slowly pouring it into the strained milk, then gently whisk until fully combined. While you’re mixing, slowly heat the milk until it reaches 40°C (or …

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WEBAt 90°F, remove the pot from the burner and slowly add your rennet (which you prepared in step one) to the milk. Stir in a top to bottom motion for approx. 30 seconds, then stop. …

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WEBJun 17, 2021 · Good news on the calories and fat front. Mozzarella cheese is among the lower-fat cheeses. Mozzarella made with whole milk has about 80 calories per ounce …

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WEBJul 27, 2022 · Add the milk to the pot and heat over medium, stirring constantly to incorporate the citric acid. Once the milk and citric acid mixture reaches 100° F, using a …

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WEBKnead the cheese gently to distribute the heat (wearing gloves helps for this). *If you do not have a microwave: Heat the reserved whey on the stove top to 175 degrees F. Add 1/4 …

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WEBJan 17, 2022 · Put back on burner and heat to 105° F. Scoop curds into mesh strainer and pour off the whey. Microwave for 1 minute. Squeeze curds again to remove more whey …

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WEBAug 5, 2021 · Step 4: Heat and stretch the homemade mozzarella cheese. Time to heat that curd/cheese up to right around 160 F/71 C. There is a couple of ways to do this. I just use the microwave and start with 30 …

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WEBPour milk into a non-reactive pot (no aluminum or cast iron). Place over medium heat. Sprinkle the citric acid over the milk and stir a few times. Heat milk to 88°F; milk will …

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