Perfect Mozzarella Cheese At Home- Try This Easy Recipe

Among the numerous cheese varieties available in the market today, mozzarella remains widely used and relished all across the globe. But did you know this versatile dairy delight can be prepared at home?

Sakshi Arora

Updated Jun 17, 2024, 01:25 PM IST

Mozzarella cheese, an Italian marvel, is thought to have originated near Naples as far back as the 1st Century AD. The cheese was made from buffalo milk, which is thicker than regular cow’s milk. Since at the time, refrigeration wasn’t an option to transport it further, this cheese was only made and eaten locally, taking a long time to make it out beyond the borders of small villages and into the larger Italian cities.

When it did though, the creamy fresh flavour was an instant hit and became a perfect pairing with many dishes which needed its soft, smooth flavour. Today, mozzarella is used as a rich topping for pizzas and salads and is considered one of the healthiest types of cheese. Here are some simple steps to make delicious homemade mozzarella cheese that will keep everyone coming back for more.

Mozzarella Cheese Recipe - Serves 8

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes

Mozzarella cheese is a perfect addition to fritters, rolls, pizzas and more. The cheese offers a unique flavouring to every delicacy, so follow this recipe and you’ll always have some on hand.

Quantity	Ingredients
3 ltr	Full cream milk
1 tsp	Salt
1/2 cup	Vinegar

Method

Slowly heat the milk over medium heat until it reaches 32°C, stirring occasionally.
Once the milk reaches 32°C, add the vinegar while stirring gently.
Continue to stir for about 30 seconds to ensure the vinegar is well incorporated.
Let the milk sit undisturbed for about 5 minutes. During this time, the milk will separate into curds (solid) and whey (liquid).
Using a long knife, cut the curds into a grid pattern, making sure the cuts reach the bottom of the pot. This helps release the whey.
Heat the mixture to 41°C while gently stirring the curds. This step helps to further develop the curds.
Once the temperature is reached, turn off the heat and let the curds rest for another 5 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the curds into a colander placed over a bowl to catch the whey. Gently press the curds to remove excess whey.
Transfer the curds to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. This will help the curds to release more whey and start to come together.
Carefully drain off the whey and fold the curds over on themselves several times.
Microwave the curds for another 30 seconds, drain the whey, and add the salt.
Knead the curds as you would dough, folding and stretching until they become smooth and elastic. If the curds cool down too much and become difficult to stretch, microwave for another 30 seconds.
Once the curds are smooth and elastic, shape them into a ball and enjoy!

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