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Mozzarella Recipe

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1 gallon whole milk, not ultra high pasteurized (UHT)
½ cup water
1 ½ tsp citric acid
1 tsp vegetable rennet
2 tsp kosher salt
Directions:
Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine ¼ cup of cold water and citric acid. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup water and rennet.
In a large, non-reactive pot, combine the citric acid mixture and milk and stir well. Place it on the stove on medium-low heat, and let the mixture warm up to 90°F, while gently stirring.
Remove from heat, and slowly stir in the rennet mixture for a few seconds. Cover with a lid, walk away from the pot, and wait (or dance) for 10 minutes.
Check to see if the curd resembles a soft custard or silken tofu. If not, allow the mixture to sit covered for a few more minutes. Use a long knife or long offset spatula to cut through the curd to create large chunks.
Heat the pot again on medium, while gently stirring, until the temperature reaches 105°F. Use a mesh strainer to remove the curds from the whey and place in a microwave safe bowl.
Microwave for 1 minute, knead the curd 2 times, and drain excess whey. Microwave for 35 seconds and repeat the process 2 more times, or until the curds reach 135°F. Be sure to get rid of any whey each time.
Sprinkle with salt, stretch, fold, and knead the cheese several times, until it appears more smooth and glossy. Fold into a ball. Serve immediately or store in the fridge in some salted whey liquid and cover.

 

 

 

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