Homemade String Cheese Recipe for National String Cheese Day

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.