Fantabulously Easy Under an Hour Fresh Mozzarella

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Fantabulously Easy Under an Hour Fresh Mozzarella Recipe

by The Chefin Cheese

Prep

5 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/4 - 1/2 rennet tablet ( some brands of milk like 1/2 tablet to make curds )
	1/4 cup water , bottled PLUS
	1 cup water
	1 1/2 teaspoons citric acid
	1 gallon whole milk , not organic and not ultra pasteurized
	1 teaspoon cheese salt ( more or less ) ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

1 ball of mozzarella cheese (Approximately 1 lb)

Calories

303

Sugar

Fat

22g

Fantabulously Easy Under an Hour Fresh Mozzarella is a quick and easy cheese recipe perfect for cheese lovers. You can prepare it at home to have fresh and tasty cheese always at hand anytime, without spending a dime. The fresh mozzarella is a soft, slightly elastic, and mild cheese that originates in Italy. It can be used in several recipes, including pizza, caprese salad, and lasagna, adding a distinctive taste to the dishes. With this recipe, anyone can make a fresh mozzarella ball as a cheesy snack or an ingredient in their meals.

Instructions

1.	Dissolve the rennet tablet in 1/4 cup of bottled drinking water.
2.	In a large pot, combine 1 cup water and citric acid.
3.	Slowly add milk and stir until well combined.
4.	Heat the pot over medium-high heat while stirring continuously.
5.	Heat the milk to 88°F and remove from heat.
6.	Add diluted rennet and stir well.
7.	Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until curd forms.
8.	Cut the curd into squares and heat the pot again for 10 minutes over medium-high heat.
9.	Slowly stir the curds until they come together and form a ball.
10.	Remove the cheese ball from the pot and stretttttch it out, then fold it back.
11.	If desired, addcheese salt to enhance the taste. It is now ready to serve fresh or preserve it in the refrigerator in salted water.

PROS

This fantabulously easy recipe is a time-saver and budget-friendly.

The fresh Mozzarella has a soft and mild flavor which makes it a versatile cheese for a variety of dishes and can also be eaten on its own.

CONS

It is crucial to follow each step in the tutorial precisely to avoid causing potential issues with the recipe.
Moreover, the recipe needs patience and precision to ensure proper consistency and texture of the cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fresh mozzarella is a good source of protein. It also contains important vitamins and minerals such as calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12. Additionally, fresh mozzarella is made from pasteurized milk which eliminates the risk of food-borne diseases.