Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

1. 1

   Place mozzarella curd in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Pour boiling water over curd, gently folding it into itself as it begins to melt.

3. 3

   Using a wooden spoon, stir the mixture until the curd begins to pull (you should have a stringlike effect).

4. 4

   Work quickly with the curd to achieve a consistent silken texture.

5. 5

   When curd comes together in a single mass, soak hands in ice water to chill for about ten seconds.

6. 6

   When hands are cold, reach into salted hot water bath and lift curd from bowl.

7. 7

   Return hands to ice bath as needed, as the cheese will be hot when handling.

8. 8

   Knead cheese for a few seconds until smooth.

9. 9

   Take the cheese in your hands and begin to fold it under itself, creating the desired size and shape.

10. 10

    Place fresh mozzarella in a bowl of cool water; continue this process until all the fresh mozzarella is formed.

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    Cheese may also be stored in cold water in the refrigerator for later use.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.