In this live online crash course, you will learn how to make fresh, silky mozzarella at home. After this activity, you'll be able to create the perfect topping for pizza, pasta, and all your other favorite foods!Â
Your Group Will:
- Learn about coagulation: how milk turns from fluid to firm curds
- See a demonstration of how mozzarella is made
- Roll up your sleeves and try your hand at turning curds into beautiful balls of fresh mozzarella
You will also learn about selecting the right curd, proper water temperature, amount of salt and how to pull/fold to make your own mouth-watering ball of this Italian staple.
No experience is required!
Materials Needed to Participate Fully:
- 1 tsp rennet (animal or vegetable, tablet or liquid).
- 1 tsp citric acid. Here's a link to buy
- 1 Gallon Organic Whole Milk (No ultra-pasteurized milk. This is very important. Homogenized is fine.)
- A burner or heat source for cooking
- Sauce pot that will hold a gallon of milk with a well-fitting lid
- Colander with small holes or mesh strainer
- Liquid Thermometer
- Large Mixing Bowl that the colander will fit into)
- Sauce pot to heat water (about two quarts) or an electric kettle
- Knife (anything that will cut through soft curd)
- Slotted spoon
- Rubber Gloves (if your hands are sensitive to heat)
- Ice for the ice bath at the end
