I attempted to make mozzerella cheese from scratch today....all I ended up doing was making a giant mess and curds that wouldn't come together.
Has anyone had success with it? How did you do it?
@kop316 We only did it once. It requires a *lot* of heat (to the point that you need to wear those thick rubber gloves), and lots of kneading and pulling.
I tried the kneading, but everytime the curds broke apart as soon as i put it back into tje waterbath. Maybe I didnt knead enough?
@kop316 All I recall is a lot of kneading and pulling, folding, kneading some more, repeat, in very hot water. Similar to windowpane kneading for bread (which I know you are familiar with), you have to get those protein strands to relax (very hot water) and then line up and twist together (kneading and pulling).
@kyle
gotcha. hmm....maybe i was patient enough then. I will probably.try a different weekend to see if i can get it right!