Fresh Mozzarella
Learn exactly how Uncle Giuseppe’s makes our signature fresh mozzarella in this step-by-step recipe video. We show the full process—from cutting and warming the curd to stretching, shaping, and cooling each mozzarella ball. This guide explains how temperature, salt, and stretching technique create the smooth, shiny, tender mozzarella our customers love.
What this video covers:
How to prepare mozzarella curd
Proper water temperatures for warming and stretching
How to stretch mozzarella until it becomes smooth and elastic
How to form and cool perfect mozzarella balls
Ingredients and measurements for consistent results
Whether you’re learning to make homemade mozzarella or curious how it’s done in-store, this tutorial provides a clear, easy-to-follow look at the traditional method used at Uncle Giuseppe’s.
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh mozzarella cheese curd
2 tablespoons fine sea salt
2 quarts warm water (90-100 degrees)
2 gallons hot water (160-180 degrees)
1 gallon cold water
Instructions
1. Cut the cold mozzarella curds into small cubes.
2. Place the cut curd in a large heatproof bowl and cover them with enough warm water to gently warm the curd.
3. Let stand for a few minutes until the curds feel soft and squishy, rather than firm or cold in the center, then drain the water.
4. Toss the warmed curds with salt.
5. Carefully pour hot water around the edge of the bowl, slowly submerging the curds.
6. Stretch the curd with two wooden spoons by gently pulling and folding the curds over themselves.
7. Continue stretching and folding until the cheese becomes smooth, shiny, and elastic, like a dough.
8. Lift a fist-size piece of the warm, stretchy curd.
9. Form it into a ball by stretching and tucking it under itself.
10. Drop the formed ball into a bowl of cold water to cool and firm up.
11. Repeat with the remaining curds and serve fresh.
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Shop Fresh Ingredients at Uncle Giuseppe's
Ready to create this delicious recipe? Find every authentic ingredient you need at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace — Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey's premier destination for Italian specialty foods, farm-fresh produce, artisan cheeses, premium meats, and gourmet ingredients since 1998.
Why Shop Uncle G's for Your Recipe Ingredients?
🥬 Locally-sourced produce delivered fresh daily from regional farms
🇮🇹 Authentic Italian imports including DOP cheeses, prosciutto, pasta, and olive oils
🥩 Expert butchers who hand-cut premium meats to your specifications
🐟 Fresh seafood daily from local waters and sustainable sources
🍞 Artisan breads baked in-house every morning in our bakeries
🍝 Prepared foods & meal solutions when cooking from scratch isn't an option
Visit Us at These Convenient Locations
Long Island, NY: East Meadow • Melville • Port Washington • Smithtown • North Babylon • Bohemia • Massapequa • Port Jefferson Station
Westchester County, NY: Yorktown Heights
New Jersey: Ramsey • Morris Plains • Tinton Falls
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Shop In-Store
Experience our full selection and expert service
🛒
Order Online
Shop from home for curbside pickup
🚚
Home Delivery
Get ingredients delivered to your door
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