Homemade Mozzarella Cheese

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🧀 Homemade Mozzarella Cheese (Safe & Honest Recipe)

This Homemade Mozzarella Cheese recipe shows you how to make soft, fresh, stretchy mozzarella at home using simple ingredients. It’s perfect for pizza, salads, sandwiches, and baked dishes.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 gallon (3.8 L) whole milk (not ultra-pasteurized)

  • 1½ teaspoons citric acid, dissolved in ¼ cup cool water

  • ¼ teaspoon liquid rennet (or ½ tablet), dissolved in ¼ cup cool water

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon calcium chloride (for store-bought milk)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Milk

Pour milk into a large pot.
Stir in the citric acid solution slowly and evenly.
Let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 2: Heat the Milk

Heat gently to 90°F (32°C), stirring slowly to avoid burning.
Remove from heat and stir in the diluted rennet for 30 seconds.
Cover and let rest 5–10 minutes until curds form (it should look like custard).

Step 3: Cut the Curds

Using a long knife, cut the curds into 1-inch cubes.
Let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 4: Cook the Curds

Heat slowly to 105°F (40°C) while stirring gently.
Turn off heat and let curds rest for 5 minutes.

Step 5: Drain the Whey

Transfer curds to a microwave-safe bowl or cheesecloth-lined colander.
Press gently to remove excess liquid.

Step 6: Heat & Stretch

Microwave curds for 30–60 seconds until hot and pliable.
Fold and stretch like dough until smooth and elastic.
Sprinkle in salt while stretching.

(If too firm, reheat 20 seconds and stretch again.)

Step 7: Shape & Cool

Form into balls or logs.
Place in cold water for 5 minutes to firm up.

🧊 Storage

  • Store in salted water or airtight container

  • Refrigerate up to 5 days

  • Can be frozen up to 2 months (texture may change slightly)

🍽 Serving Ideas

  • Caprese salad

  • Pizza topping

  • Baked pasta

  • Sandwiches

  • Snack with tomatoes & olive oil

⚠️ Important Corrections (Removed Harmful Claims)

❌ Not “zero carb”
❌ Not a fat-burning food
❌ Does not cause dehydration
❌ Not a weight-loss product

✔ It is fresh dairy food
✔ Provides protein and calcium
✔ Best enjoyed in moderation

🌿 Variations

  • Add herbs during stretching

  • Add garlic powder

  • Smoke lightly for flavor

  • Shape into mini balls (bocconcini)

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