1 gallon Whole Milk (not ultra pasteurized)
1/4 Rennet Tablet
1-1/2 teaspoons Citric Acid
1 tablespoon Salt
Crush rennet and dissolve in 1/4 cup of water
Dissolve citric acid in 1/2 cup of water
Poor citric acid into large pot
Rapidly poor milk into the pot with the citric acid to ensure it mixes well
Heat mixture to 90 degrees Fahrenheit using medium low heat
Remove from heat
Add the dissolved rennet (mix well for a few seconds)
Cover pot with a lid and let rest 5-10 minutes
Using a long knife, cut the curd into 1 inch squares
Place the pot back on the heat and bring to 105 degrees Fahrenheit while slowly stirring
Remove from heat
With a slotted spoon, scoop out the curd and place them into a colander
With your hands, gently press out the excess whey
Place in microwavable safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds to remove more of the exchess whey
Add salt
Kneed and stretch the curd (reheating when necessary) for a few minutes, until it is shiny and looks like mozzarella
Eat!