Description
Traditional Cultured Mozzarella is the pinnacle of homemade cheese, celebrated for its rich flavor and creamy texture. This artisanal delight transforms any dish, from Caprese salads to gourmet pizzas, with its unparalleled taste that only a slow fermentation process can produce. With minimal ingredients and a rewarding cheesemaking adventure, this recipe is perfect for both experienced cheesemakers and novices alike. Whether you’re hosting a special gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, making your own mozzarella is a fulfilling experience that adds a personal touch to your culinary creations.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 gallons Whole Milk
- 100 ml starter (clabber, kefir, whey, or mesophilic starter powder)
- 3/4 tsp liquid rennet
- 1 tbsp salt
Instructions
- Heat the milk to 35°C (95°F) in a large pot.
- Stir in the starter culture until fully combined.
- Add rennet and mix thoroughly.
- Cover and let sit for 45 minutes to 1 hour until you achieve a clean break.
- Cut curd into walnut-sized pieces.
- Stir gently for 5-10 minutes.
- Allow curds to ferment at room temperature for about 6-8 hours until they reach the desired acidity.
- Prepare boiling water and cold-water bath while waiting for the curds to develop stretch.
- Strain curds from whey, then pour hot water over them until melted; form into balls by stretching and folding.
- Cool in cold water bath before transferring to light salt brine.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (including fermentation time)
- Category: Cheese
- Method: Culturing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg