Making mozzarella cheese at home is easier than you think! With a few ingredients and basic kitchen tools, you can create stretchy, creamy, and delicious mozzarella that’s perfect for pizza, salads, or simply enjoying fresh with a drizzle of olive oil.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fresh and Flavorful: Homemade mozzarella is fresher and tastier than store-bought.
- Quick to Make: Ready in just 30 minutes.
- Versatile: Perfect for cooking, snacking, or serving in appetizers.
Ingredients for Homemade Mozzarella Cheese
- Whole milk: 1 gallon (not ultra-pasteurized; raw or pasteurized works best)
- Citric acid: 1 1/2 teaspoons (available in most grocery stores or online)
- Rennet: 1/4 tablet or 1/4 teaspoon liquid rennet (for curdling the milk)
- Non-chlorinated water: 1/4 cup + 1/4 cup (divided, for dissolving citric acid and rennet)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (for flavor)
Tools You’ll Need
- Large pot (stainless steel or enamel-coated is best)
- Thermometer (instant-read or dairy thermometer)
- Slotted spoon
- Large microwave-safe bowl
- Cheesecloth (optional, for extra draining)
- Gloves (optional, for stretching the cheese)