How to make soft mozzarella?

[achik1990]

Hi guys..been wanting to ask this..but how can i make soft mozz?
Mine always end up semi firm ...

Is there a full recipe to make soft mozz?

All I see are semi firm ...not like the mozzarella in deli stores

[tashad]

I don't have a lot of experience with mozzarella, only a couple of batches.  But I think I recall reading that the more aggressively you stretch and knead it, the more fat and whey it will loose and the tougher it will be.  I would guess that minimal stretching before shaping into balls would result in a softer, more tender mozza. 

[achik1990]

I don't have a lot of experience with mozzarella, only a couple of batches.  But I think I recall reading that the more aggressively you stretch and knead it, the more fat and whey it will loose and the tougher it will be.  I would guess that minimal stretching before shaping into balls would result in a softer, more tender mozza.

I see well that's a revelation for me.. thx love

imma try it again

[AnnDee]

Yes I agree with Tashad, also no kneading. It turns the mozz rubbery ang hard.

[Gregore]

Yes I agree with above , there is a few videos on YouTube showing how carefully they add the hot water and how carefully they stretch .  One of the guys is teaching at a store or some such so he is doing a good job of explaining everything . Also how much moisture you retain in the curd before drain will effect the cheese also .

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6r7p25YJQk0
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FYYss0tbFZs