How Do You Store Mozzarella Cheese?

What can be used instead of mozzarella cheese?

• Provolone. If you’re looking for cheese that is identical to mozzarella in terms of taste and texture then, provolone cheese is the perfect option.
• Swiss. This is not a mild cheese like mozzarella.
• Mexican Cheese.
• White Cheddar.
• Ricotta.
• Gouda.
• Feta.
• Fontina.

If this is the kind of mozzarella that you have at home, you should:

• Keep the cheese in the liquid bath and refridge it. The mozzarella should remain fresh and safe to eat within 3 to 4 days.
• Replace the whey with a brine solution. You’ll need a tablespoon of salt which you have to dissolve in a cup of warm water.
• You can also place the cheese in a glass or ceramic bowl.

Instructions

• Mix 1 1⁄2 teaspoons of citric acid with one cup of lukewarm water, stir until dissolved, and set aside.
• Mix 1⁄4 teaspoon of liquid rennet or crushed rennet tablet with 1⁄4 cup of tepid water and set aside.
• Pour the gallon of milk into the stockpot and add the citric acid mixture.
• Add in the rennet mixture and stir gently for 30 seconds.

How to Make Fresh Mozzarella in Under 30 Minutes

• Ingredients. You only need salt, milk, rennet, and citric acid to make mozzarella.
• Equipment. You’ll need two pieces of ‘specialty’ equipment to make mozzarella.
• Great, let’s make some mozzarella! Prepare the citric acid and rennet solutions.
• Enjoy!
• Tips and Troubleshooting for the Best Mozzarella.