Homemade String Cheese Recipe

Jacksonville – Making string cheese at home is simpler than it seems and requires just a few ingredients: shredded mozzarella, salted hot water, and optional gloves for handling hot cheese.

• Heat a pot of salted water until steaming but not boiling.
• Add shredded mozzarella to the hot water and let it melt for 1-2 minutes.
• Using a fork or slotted spoon, pull out about 3 tablespoons of melted cheese.
• Wearing gloves (recommended), stretch and fold the cheese repeatedly until it becomes glossy and elastic, about 10-15 seconds each time.
• Shape the stretched cheese into sticks by rolling or folding lengthwise with one smooth side.
• Let the sticks cool on a plate at room temperature or in the fridge before enjoying.