Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

2 gallons cold water
1 1/2 cups Kosher salt
2 pounds milk curd
1/4 cup basil pesto (optional but wonderful)

Preparation

1
Combine water in a large shallow pan with the salt.
2
Carefully place curd in water; bring to a moderate heat.
3
With your hands in the pot of cooking water, massage curd until soft, shiny, and very elastic. (approx 20 minutes)
4
MOVE QUICKLY: remove 1 at a time from heat, spread on to plastic wrap about 1/4 - 1/2" thick.
5
Spread thinly with pesto, roll up the long side, into a pinwheel. wrap plastic on the outside tie off the ends.
6
Return to water for 2-3 minutes, shock in ice cold water and refrigerate.
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About

Slice in 1/2" round slices and place around a bed of greens or use as an appetizer... Very tasty!

Yield:

15.0 servings

Added:

Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am

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