Homemade Mozzarella Cheese – Fresh, Stretchy & Easy! 🧀✨


 


Making homemade mozzarella is easier than you think—and nothing beats the taste of warm, creamy, freshly stretched cheese! With just 4 ingredients and 30 minutes, you can create restaurant-quality mozzarella perfect for caprese salads, pizza, or eating straight from the bowl.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Only 4 ingredients – No weird additives!
✅ Ready in 30 minutes – Faster than a grocery trip.
✅ Fun to make – Stretching the cheese is oddly satisfying.
✅ Infinitely better than store-bought – Creamy, milky, and ultra-fresh.

Ingredients & Tools

What You Need:

  • 8 cups (2 quarts) whole milk (not ultra-pasteurized!)

  • 1½ tsp citric acid (dissolved in ½ cup cool water)

  • ¼ tsp liquid rennet (dissolved in ¼ cup cool water)

  • 1 tsp salt (non-iodized)

Helpful Tools:

  • Thermometer

  • Slotted spoon

  • Microwave-safe bowl

Step-by-Step Instructions



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