Homemade Mozzarella (Tyler Florence) Recipe

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Homemade Mozzarella (Tyler Florence)
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Directions:

  1. In a large pot, bring a gallon of water to a boil.
  2. In a large bowl, break up the mozzarella curd into small pieces. Coat the curd with 2 tablespoons of salt, and set aside.
  3. In another large bowl, salt the second gallon of water with the remaining salt and add as much ice as it can hold.
  4. This is where it gets a little tricky. Carefully pour the boiling water over the salted curd. As the curds begin to melt, carefully stir with a wooden spoon for 1 minute. Submerge both of your hands in the ice water for as long as you can stand it, because you're about to stretch the mozzarella in boiling hot water. The curd will have settled into the bottom of the bowl, and at this point you have to work quickly or risk over-cooking the curd.
  5. Dip your hands into the hot water and begin stretching the mozzarella. By stretching the cheese you insure that all the curds have completely melted. The curds will become incredibly soft and have buttery shine, and also, it smells wonderful. Form the mozzarella into tomato size balls, and then drop the mozzarella into the ice water to stop the cooking process. Work quickly, as the mozzarella will start to become rubbery the longer it sits in the hot water.
  6. Wrap each mozzarella ball tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  7. Serve the cheese with the best tomatoes you can find, really fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, salt and fresh cracked pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1360.5 Kcal (5696 kJ)
Calories from fat 897.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 99.77g 153%
Cholesterol 358.27mg 119%
Sodium 12195.83mg 508%
Potassium 346.58mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.07g 3%
Sugars 4.54g 18%
Protein 99.77g 200%
Calcium 2548.3mg 255%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 45.34 Kcal (190 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.32g 153%
Cholesterol 11.94mg 119%
Sodium 406.41mg 508%
Potassium 11.55mg 7%
Total Carbs 0.3g 3%
Sugars 0.15g 18%
Protein 3.32g 200%
Calcium 84.9mg 255%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 35.5
    Points
  • 36
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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