At Mozzarella Fresca, we love making fresh Mozzarella. A while back, we made a video about turning curd into fresh mozzarella. As you can see, pulling curd is easy, fun and delicious! We hope you enjoy this fun take on making Mozzarella. Buon Appetito!

For instructions on how to stretch Mozzarella Fresca's fresh Mozzarella Curd, read below, or watch the video!

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1) Cut curd into jellybean-size pieces.	2) Pour 180° salted water over curd; allow to sit for one minute.
3) When curd "knits" together, gather into one glob.	4) Gently lift curd from water. Slowly begin to stretch.
5) Stretch and fold; repeat 2 or 3 times till smooth and shiny.	6) Form into mozzarella balls. The size and shape are up to you.
7) Pinch or cut off newly formed ball.	8) Drop into ice bath to cool completely.