Mozzarella Cheese Recipe
A quick 30-minute process yields delicious homemade fresh mozzarella cheese.
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Instructions
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Dissolve rennet in water.
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Pour milk into a nonreactive pot, add citric acid, and heat over medium heat to 88F.
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At 88F, add the rennet solution, stir slowly, and continue heating until the milk reaches 105F; turn off heat and allow curds to form.
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Scoop curds into a large glass bowl and press to remove excess whey.
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Microwave curds for 1 minute on high, then press out whey; repeat twice more for 35 seconds each.
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Knead the cheese until smooth, reheating for 10 seconds in the microwave if it hardens, and optionally incorporate 1-2 teaspoons of salt.
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Stretch the cheese by pulling it into a rope and folding; reheat for 10 seconds if it tears.
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Form the soft, pliable cheese into balls or logs and serve.