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Crafting Fresh Mozzarella Cheese at Home

MOZZARELLA CHEESE Recipe made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons citric acid
  • 1/4 rennet tablet
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Ice water

Instructions

  • Prepare the milk
  • Add citric acid
  • Incorporate rennet
  • Cut curds and heat again
  • Drain whey and rinse
  • Knead the curds
  • Form the mozzarella balls