Making Mozzarella Cheese at Home
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 พ.ค. 2024
- By popular request, I'm finally showing you all how I make my mozzarella cheese at home! This has been a delicious addition to so many home-cooked meals in our house, so I hope it finds its way to your home and kitchen too!
Ballerina Farm Homemade Mozzarella - Recipe and Instructions
Preparation Time 40 minutes
TOOLS
Cast Iron Pot
Cooking Thermometer
Wooden Spatula
Rubber Gloves
INGREDIENTS
1 Gallon of Raw, Unpasteurized, Full Fat Milk
Citric Acid Mixture:
1 1/2 tsp Citric Acid + 1/2 c water
Rennet Mixture:
1/2 tsp Animal Rennet + 4 Tbsp water
1/4 c French Salt
STEPS
Note: best to make cheese with milk that is at least 1 day old.
1. Pour Milk into cast iron pot. Gently warm the milk to 55 degrees.
2. Create the Citric Acid Mixture:
Add 1/2 cup of water to a glass
Mix in 1 1/2 tsp of Citric Acid until dissolved in the water.
3. Pour the citric acid mixture into the milk and lightly stir in an up and down motion. Do not over-stir.
4. Take the milk and acid mixture to the stove top. Warm gently to 88 degrees, stirring occasionally with a light, up and down motion.
5. Remove from heat and add the Rennet Mixture to the milk. (1/2 tsp rennet + 4 Tbsp water)
6. Return the pot to the stop top and gently heat to 105 degrees.
7. Once 105 degrees is reached, remove from heat and cover for 5-10 minutes until the curds start to form.
8. While waiting, prepare a bowl with cold water to cool and store the cheese once it’s formed.
9. Cut the curds using a knife and add 1/4 c of french salt to the curds and whey mixture
10. Return the pot of curds and whey to the the stop top. Heat to soften the cheese but do not boil.
11. Using heat protective rubber gloves, scoop out the the cheese and form into fist sized balls. Break them apart, opening them up and twisting them back on themselves.
12. As the cheese heats, watch for when the balls are ready to stretch. They make break a little at first. That’s okay. Just keep stretching and reforming.
13. Stretch and pull while dipping back into the salty whey mixture.
14. Form into nice, even cheese balls and drop into the cold water.
15. Slice and enjoy with fruit, bread, or cook in your favorite dish.
Buon appetito!
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
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00:00 List of Tools and Ingredients for Making Mozzarella
02:03 Creating and Adding the Citric Acid Mixture
04:06 Troubleshooting and Mistakes
04:57 Creating and Adding the Rennet Mixture
06:48 The Variables that Affect Cheese Making
08:11 Heating the Curds and Whey and Stretching the Cheese
13:08 Shaping the Cheese into Balls and Storing in Cold Water
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I can just imagine all the kids growing up and telling all of this amazing stories about getting home and watching their mom making butter and mozzarella cheese and how good it was, them missing simpler times at the farm. Just beautiful.
Watching mom? Won't be long and these kids will be doing this.
@@StacyBaldwin-qv5cj for sure! But mom's touch can't be beaten. There's always a unique taste and flavor when moms cook.
I wish every American was like her,she's amazing she's a real American lady, is hard to find a lady like her
Elle est magnifique cette jeune femme . Elle assume son rôle de maman à la perfection. En plus elle est très jolie . Les enfants garderont un beau souvenir de leur enfance .,Une maman qui assumé aussi bien le bien être des siens.👍
. Un grand bravo❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Incredible Mom n hardworking liv your family
She is definitely a level 10 mom because Mabel is near the stove and getting up on chairs and she’s so chill! I want to be this relaxed as a mom ♥️😭
её терпению действительно стоит поучиться
I wasn't that chill. I always had a new toy at that point, if I was doing something new. But, it's not new to her. But still hot hot hot.
Mabel was making me a nervous wreck.
Involve them daily and get them used to what not to touch and what is okay. My one year old knows not to touch the oven already. They learn pretty quickly!
Involve them daily and get them used to what not to touch and what is okay. My one year old knows not to touch the oven already. They learn pretty quickly!
This is beautiful in every way! Thank you for showing what real life is like being a homestead/farm mom making these homemade things. Kids are around, being loud, being held, on tables, stuff falls, hair in a quick bun, dishes in the sink. All real!! It’s exhausting watching some other influencers that appear to have everything perfect and quiet when it is all just staged for that moment, and discourages moms from even trying. This is what real life looks like in my house too! Involving the kids is the way to go.
true
Yes true
This is a farce, they are extremely rich, the husband's dad owns jet blue. That oven is worth more than your car. It's just cosplaying
@@unkokusaiwaagreed
What a that thing she always does with the leg?
I have to say the patience you have with the kids around you as you make this is another level. I truly appreciate someone who can manage/juggle so many things at once. More power to you, thanks for sharing these wonderful recipes.
Like everyone else is saying , you have so much patience. My first thought when Mabel wandered in was NO!! Dad was supposed to have her. Mom just took it in stride and continued her instruction. Great Mother. She makes the entire process of pregnancy and raising children look easy. All the while remaining fit and gorgeous 🙏❤️
I believe her upbringing has alot to offer to how she handles things ❤
@@candyclemens4432 yes
She also married into a multi millionaire or billionaire family (her husbands family owns part of jet blue or something) So please moms, don’t compare yourself to her you are all doing amazing 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 and your kids love you for who you are
@@user-lt1jd1ye3vfunny no money was mentioned, just her ability to remain calm and productive despite having the kids around. Sounds like you mention her having money as an excuse for your own shortcomings. People can always improve where they lack through perseverance and repetition, and money has nothing to do with it here.
Maybe she's very calm because someone is going to tidy after she left home...
This is the life I’ve always dreamed to live…. Your family is absolutely beautiful 💕 What you have taught your children is priceless. They each are going to be such amazing mother’s and father’s in their time. That will be thanks to you and your husband.
God Bless
Yes.
Your children are so polite, attentive and well-behaved!
More than the cheese… I love watching you interact with your adorable children! ❤
😊 thank you
You are such a gracious, patient mom to be able to know what and where each child is as you calmly make your mozzarella. Love that your children are able to enjoy it with you.
❤
Wow wow wow 😍👍 it's nice to see this videos when the children grow up with their mother, and not in front of the computer every day. I grew up like that too. and we are 9 children 😊our grandmother, she helps my mother a lot, our grandmother loves to bake and cook for us. and especially when all my cousins were together.. there were a lot of us then.. I miss my grandma 😢
I'm glad I found this channel today. I wish everyone a nice day!
I just want to say, you're such an amazing mom. Your kind demeanor, your ABSOLUTE patience 😅 I wish I had half the amout of patience you have in this video, I'd go crazy with how busy things are, how everyone wants your attention, you need to focus on what you're doing, keep your composure, tend to your kids and make mozarella whilst slightly overheating in front of that stove... there is so much going on, I wouldn't be able to be so calm in this exact setting. Yet, you are so graceful and present. I aspire to be like you in that sense. You honestly are an amazing mother just for that and this will stick with me for the rest of my life. You honestly made such a huge impact on my view of life by simply just going about your day, making mozzarella cheese and sharing your gift with us. So thank you for that ❤
We are a family of 11, 9 kiddos ranging from 18-2. I make home made pizza almost every Friday. I'd like to use some homemade mozzarella. This video gives me some confidence that we might be able to pull it off. I might need two batches to have enough but I bet the flavor is worth it.
ماشاءالله من هم دوست دارم بچه های زیادی داشته باشم اما به خاطر این که دیر ازدواج کردم نمیتوانم بچه زیاد داشته باشم خداوند نگهدار شما و بچه هایتان باشد ❤❤❤
Good day! I’m a professional cheese maker working for a company producing and selling bacteria cultures and enzymes such as rennet.
I liked your video a lot and I’ve noticed you had few question on some things, so I’ll try my best to answer some questions :)
Rennet is basically an enzyme solution that “cuts” the outer flagella of casein protein so that milk proteins start to stick together and build up a protein network, locking in fat etc from the milk.
The reason mozzarella is stretching is because of demineralization of the proteins. The proteins in milk are held together by calcium bindings which is double binding in chemical terms, and it’s kinda strong binding. So in mozzarella we don’t want that cause we want a softer and stretching texture of the mozzarella. This happens when milk is acidifying, and acidifying the milk is normally best by bacteria culture as it goes slower and as such is abit more gentle on the proteins, adding acid directly is commonly done and it work, just not the best in terms of final quality let’s say.
So acidity is added one way or another and this is basically extra H+ (hydrogen) added to the milk/cheese, and these H+ goes in and pushes calcium out. And at a certain pH the stretching will start working which is pH 5.2 to 4.9 (this is called the stretching window. So if your cheese is too hard or rough, you can try to mix in some more acid and it should loosen up. But careful it’s not good to add too much as well.
Good luck with the cheese making :)
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The spoon on Mabel’s back 😂❤ this is so wholesome. God bless your precious family ☺️
Beautiful, blessed farm family...that's real life!! Highly advantaged children...and parents!!❤
This woman is insanely amazing and has 7 kids and one on the way. Mrs World, definitly !!
She's Uber rich, her husband's dad owns jet blue. This is not sustainable for normies
@@unkokusaiwa there are plenty of Mormon families in Utah living like this so I don't know what you are talking about.
@@kinnish5267 Rich white jackasses
@@unkokusaiwa Even if its the case, they could have esily chose the Dan bilzerian/ holywood lifestyle then, but they chose this respectful path. /hats off to them.
@@0neKingD0wn nothing respectful about this at all
I am admiring your home in each and every video! It is so simple, rustic, and homey. Will there ever be a video put out talking about it and including a tour of the center piece of your kitchen your oven/stove??? So amazing!
Proverbs 31 woman 🥺✨😇🙏 you did amazing, i love watching your from scratch cooking💕 God bless ya!
Such a wonderful sight! Mama and children all working together to make cheese. You have such patience with all of them just amazing while teaching us. Thank you will try soon with my grandkids.
Thank you so much!
You are and your family are exactly what I aspire to become! Thank you for sharing your little slice of heaven with us ❤
Wow, thank you!
@@TheBallerinaFarmwhere is your farm? Thank you for your knowledge and sharing.
she lives in Utah@@veraguillory4480
@@TheBallerinaFarm could you please also give the recipe for the butter you make. Thanks your a star
What fun, I like to see the kids in the middle of the project, thanks for sharing.
Our pleasure!
You are definitely the most patient! Mom goals, and I have been a mom for over 22 years- lol 😂Many blessings to you and your family
I always put salt in the cold water before storing the mozzarella in it.
This reminds me of me with my kids. Meanwhile they are all adults and have families of their own. I recently got another granddaughter from my youngest son and his wife on January 8th in 2024, the third baby in the 4th year of marriage, and certainly not the last baby.
Huge families are the best. ❤
I love watching her make stuff.I love seeing the way the kids all work together to help around the kitchen. I could see myself doing things like that if I were younger.I think that's why I enjoy it so much.
Amazing...I have watched several of you videos and am simply astounded at how simple you make all these creations look. Thank you for taking the time to share with us.
Can't wait to try this! I love these videos of yours. You're a great teacher and I lo r how all the kids are watching you and so interested. It's so sweet ❤ you're an amazing Momma
I love how you are so simple yet glamorous. Your videos are inspiring. Thank you for posting. ❤
I love you, your home, your family! Everything looks so cozy, I feel really good!
Oh thank you!
What a wholesome and beautiful family. What a great experience for their children to grow up on a farm!!!
Finding your videos has given me such inspiration ☀️ like I finally know what I want to do with my life. Thank you for making content !
You’re an an amazing mom! Love the enthusiasm of all your girls in the kitchen with their mama, making mozzarella cheese! So wholesome. 😊❤
💖 they work so hard, I feel glad to see them all living well!
You are the most patient! I’m over here wishing I had a kitchen separated from my house like in the old days so I could be left alone to cook and you are cooking like this!! Love your videos. ❤
That was great! You are a wonderful, patient momma!❤
What an amazing life these children will experience. I absolutely adore watching you teach them how to cook. You are an amazing mother and teacher❤
Tried to make mozzarella yesterdag for the first time and it did not turned out good, so this comes at the perfect time! Thank you for the good explanation ❤
This video is so adorable and amazing. God bless your family.
Great video! I enjoy your cutest family! They all are so adorable! Can’t wait to meet the new addition as well.. ❤
I love your life. The kids will be soooo thankful when they grow up and realize what a beautiful life you guys gave them. ❤️
Thank you so much for showing how to make cheese. With all your precious children watching and wanting to help. Your children will remember this for all their lives. You are a great Mom, God Bless You All
Какая вы красивая, терпеливая мама, хозяйка просто супер. Идеальная семья ❤
Thank you for all you're doing! Your life is an example for all people!
I didn’t want to ask because I know you have so much to take care of so I was so excited when I saw this video was uploaded, I’ve been waiting for a mozzarella video and always trying to peek at what you use in other videos :) thank you so much for this!
Love the stove, cheese, and your calmness. Reminds me of better times...grandmas had 16, and 11 children.
Очень приятно видеть людей которые не боятся работать руками. И при этом быть замечательным родителем!
Вы просто невероятная!!❤ Очень приятно смотреть все ваши видео!
❤Nagyon édesek vagytok! Gratulálok, nagyon csodálatos! ❤Kis angyalkák, és milyen tündéri gyermekek!
Köszönjük szépen, hogy tanulhattunk! Gratulálok!
Realmente eres una súper mamá , admiro tu paciencia, hermosa familia ❤
Most patient mom I've ever seen
I just found your channel and gosh I am just loving it. I love your sweet babies and how you share your life. I love your life!!! I will be subscribing. Will you be doing any more recipe sharing? You seem like such a wonderful cook. Would love to see how you make some of your meals.
Amazing! Thank you for sharing…your children are so blessed to have a mommy like you!🙏♥️🙏
What a woman! GOD bless you. You are not just showing people how to make cheese. You are helping us mothers. ❤️
Thanks to your effort to show us how to make mozarella I did it!
A little chewier than the store bought but I really like it.
Next time I'll try to strech the cheese a little bit longer and fold it as Italians do to make a nice ball.
Sweet video with all your little helpers 🥰 I will definitely try making homemade mozzarella.
Thank you for taking the time to show us how to make mozzarella cheese.
❤ God bless you and your beautiful family.
It's incredible the patience you have with children. 😊a
Thanks for the recipe!!!
Вы очень прекрасная!!! Смотрю вас давно и восхищаюсь вами, как вы всё это делаете, вы просто чудо!!! Ваша семья такая милая😊😊😊😊Побольше таких видео!!! Очень домашнее, приятно смотреть
Вы посмотрите ролик про эту семью . У ее мужа авиакомпания и агрокомплекс. Девушка всегда выглядит шикарно , у нее несколько нянь. А блог начали вести как рекламу фермерских продуктов . Здесь работа очень большой команды .
Joli cinéma . Petite maison dans la prairie version réseaux sociaux. C'est mignon. Idéalisé.
What a beautiful family moment 😊 sharing your knowledge with kids, you’re a Queen 👌🏻
Wish you a wonderful baby holiday 🥰
This lady is a gladiator, wow l’m really impress how she handles very smoothly creates things ❤❤❤❤
Ciao Ballerina!!! I ' m Italian from the North of Italy, not far from Venice, I am born in a small farm and when I was child my dad thaught me how to mungere the cow, but I ve never done mozzarella cheese in my life!!! That s amazing! Thanks for showing this, your children will be grateful and proud as you are loving and spreading good energy in what you do !!! Big hug from Monselice ( my town ) ❤
Beautiful family! You have the patience of a saint. 💟
This is so beautiful! Lovely children ❤️
Just found your channel. What a wonderful video. You have absolutely inspired me. Thank you
You create beautiful memories with your children and you are a wonderful mother
Мое почтение,уважаемая.Ваш контент это что то невероятно теплое и уютное.😊
ربي ينصر غزا واهل غزا
ربي ينصر فلسطين واهلها
@@user-gg1uz1gx2i
And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.
Zechariah 12:9
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.
Isaiah 54:17
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Thank you for teaching us 😊 I have always wanted to try it I am going to make it 😊❤
My pleasure 😊
Great vídeo.Thanks for sharing. God Blessed You and your family. ❤
I had never heard of your channel. Candace did a segment on you and I'm so happy she did ! I've only watched this video so far and I know I've made a great choice to follow you ! ❤ love your home and can't wait to learn from you.
"I'm the most patient. " 😂 Thank you for the joy & smiles 😊
Que hermoso como comparte con todos sus hijos cuando termina de hacer la mozarela ❤ y los niños todos curiosos viendo todo el proceso
I don’t know how you do it with the kiddos ,but you have so much patience 🥰💕💕looks like so much fun
I love everything you do! I admire you and God bless you !
I made the mozzarella tonight! I had you on my phone in the kitchen as I made it 😅 Tedious but not difficult! It came out great, family ate it all up for dinner with pesto and crusty bread 😋 Thank you!!
That’s amazing!! I’m so glad you tried it and that it worked out, and that everyone enjoyed it! ❤️
@@TheBallerinaFarmthank you!!
Ben sizi. Çok beğenerek takip ediyorum belki canlı bir araya gelmek imkansız ama sizinle bir araya gelmeyi çok isterdim anne olursam sizin gibi olmak istiyorum
Hi, do you know if is Fahrenheit or Celsius?
Mama most definitely most patient! You are a inspiration to how you move in the kitchen with your children at your side . 🙏🏻✨💕
You are so amazing! 😍 If everyone would be like you, the Word would be in peace! Thank you so much for all the live you and your family share to us! 🥰🙏💖😘
You have so much patience and love with your babies. Season's Greetings from the great state of Texas!
Not sure how that young girl gets too much done with all the babies, but she seems to work it out. Raising her family on a farm and trying to have a natural life for all is amazing. I’m going to assume you were also raised on a farm. I know it’s not an easy life but it must be rewarding. Keep up the good work.
I didn’t know making mozzarella was so complex! Such a cute family! 🥰❤️
I think this is the best video I've ever seen on TH-cam. You guys have a truly wonderful family. ❤️
I'm trying this today!
I subbed, too, so I can see more of your videos. Thank you! ❤❤
Good bless your family! Such a joy ❤❤❤
I love your sweet family! I was second of 10 children and your composure is so similar to my Mom's. Seeing all the little heads bobbing around you with such interest in your tasks really took me back to those times. Thank you.
Hello your Mozzarella looks so delicious. I‘m glad you share this recipe with us. ❤️
I have a question, is it important to use french Salt? Or can I use just the salt I have at home today?
Она чудо, я балдею от кухни, от приготовления. Свежий сыр, безумно вкусный хлеб, песто свежеприготовленный. Слюнки текут. Вот это кухня. Мишлен надо дать. Просто балдею от продуктов
Thank you for showing us❤ And you have a beaitiful family
Da un italiana che ti segue sempre e che ti adora sei stata Bravissima!ti aspettiamo a Napoli per assaggiare la nostra mozzarella,sarete i benvenuti🎉sarebbe cosi bello vedervi qui!ciao dall'Italia🇮🇹🍕
Your family is precious 🥹 Jesus bless you🙏🏽❤️
what can Jesus do? Only Allah can bless her.
Islam is the right way, I really wish you learn about it, of course you will love it (En Shaa Allah)
ONLY ALLAH cc... JESUS is ONLY MASENGER....
@@wxexwo 🕋🤲👍OFCORSE
As a Hindu, I think it's trivial to really be hung up on someone saying "Jesus bless you."
@@wxexwonobody cares, a christian praying for a christian so mind your own f*cking business
Me encanta cómo preparas los alimentos, también como tratas a tus hijos, también como vives y por último como haces los vídeos.
Un abrazo grande desde Medellín
I think you got to be the most amazing mom , a super mom with patience of a saint and another one on the way ,,, I dont know what to say ,,, but god bless
Wow! It’s so beautiful 😍 ❤
Добрый день. Я восхищаюсь вашему терпению, и аккуратности, столько детей рядом с горячей плитой, и вы остаётесь такой спокойной, но ваши дети любят вас, это видно. Счастья вам, здоровья, и всей вашей семье. ❤
can we please have more TH-cam videos, it's like a reality show of Ballerina Farm. so comforting to watch.
We are lucky to see a beautifull mom preparing wonderfull cheese 🎉 bless you and all your angels. All my respect Mr lucky
I'm sure it's delicious!! And you work so well with all your little helpers ❤
You are a role model for many parents. Thank you for such a detailed video recipe❤! We will definitely try to cook👍😋
It's the measuring spoon on Mabel's back! I love this. Thank you for sharing this.
Holà guapa,
Merci beaucoup pour ce partage. Toujours un plaisir de voir vos vidéos.
Bonne fêtes de fin d' année.
Y besos d' España.
Família linda 💕💞🌼 Deus abençoe e cuide de todos vocês 🙏✨
I want to try this! I am looking for things to gift as homemade Christmas presents along side a sourdough loaf.
Sounds so nice!! I got all my gifts wrapped today. It is a lot of work but everyone in my home loves the day I wrap all the presents! It is a special feeling.
Thank you for this! My mom and I have wanted to make this for years. Can’t wait to try this out.
Дуже цікаво спостерігати за вашою родиною ,побільше б відео .Всі такі чудові ,кожен по своєму цікавий.Ви красива родина,побільше б таких як ви❤