The BEST Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Ever! Plus a Homemade Pizza.

Fresh, homemade mozzarella is a MAJOR perk now that we have a milk cow. We never knew it was so easy and it is AMAZING on Kevin's homemade pizza!
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[@jackikueker3426]

Sarah,do you know how blessed you are to have a man that makes bread and cheese,and he really loves his wife and girls.HE S A GOOD MAN

[@lisasmith3981]

More men should really try harder and his wife is pretty great also they make a great team

[@F-J.]

She's a good woman too. They are both lucky.

[@kellywallace-howell2872]

@@F-J. They are lucky. It isn't easy to find a true partner.

[@F-J.]

@@kellywallace-howell2872 ain't that the truth ! 🥰

[@jeanniehiebert3169]

Do you know how blessed he is to have a woman who works so hard in the garden and makes jams and cans vegetables?

[@katiep6752]

Wow! To the wife and children of this man… y’all are so blessed to have a provider that provides to his family, not this world. May God continue to bless your family. This video will take part in sustaining me in the coming months. Thank you for your leading of God to teach others. The days are short.

[@MommaOG]

And bam! Just like that Kevin has his own cooking channel. Looks great thanks guys⚘❤

[@bitbybitfarmseast3085]

I really appreciate you (and your wife's) easy to follow teaching style. Also, the enthusiasm is very contagious.

[@enricolambrusco2449]

Curios as to why you didn’t knead the dough and let it rise. I’m Italian. My family did not bake the crust first. Also, the the cheese was put on first. It forms a bond with the dough. Then add your toppings of choice. Sauce is the last step to be added. The edge of the dough is brushed with olive oil. Adding the cheese first keeps the dough from being soggy. The crust cooks more evenly especially the center. There are so many variations to making pizza. I thought I would share mine. Love your videos.

[@kathleenkoehl5599]

My husband made the mozzarella this evening. It turned out fabulous! I’m making the pizza dough tomorrow. Already looking forward to dinner tomorrow!! Thank you so much!!

[@davidgori4500]

I don't know much about homesteading, but I know a lot about teaching and this guy is as good a teacher as I've ever seen. Absolutely top notch.

[@folkmar00]

It's nice to see that Serji Tankian has found himself a new hobby with System of a Farm.

[@suzannebaker6096]

Use a cheesecloth Kevin to squeeze the liquid out of the curds. Just keep twisting it.

[@richardreul8903]

want to send a tip for yeast use. I've been baking with yeast for years and yeast in small quanities can be expensive. The tip is to buy a two pound brick and keep it in a good sealed container in the freezer. On my third brick. First two lasted nine years each, starting seventh year on third. keeping it sealed in the freezer it will keep almost indefinatly

[@debshilling1353]

Where can you get the bricks?

[@richardreul8903]

@@debshilling1353 If you have a wholesale food store in your area they should have it for 5 to 7 dollars. If not google red star yeast and you'll see lots of websites but for more $$ plus shipping. Then it's like Kevin says you'll have to do the nerdy math. good luck.

[@sharonpace497]

@@debshilling1353 You can buy at Costco or Azure.

[@carolhamilton5164]

Sam’s Club

[@ohioladybug7390]

Sharon Pace ....we love Azure.

[@suzeewills1249]

My sister and I milked up to 5 cows by hand, every morning before school, and every evening. We raised show Ayrshire cows.

[@yvonneelmandorf7456]

That. Was awesome!!! Ty very much for sharing your skills with us. I can’t wait!!!

[@loriannc9302]

My husband Garry in Northeast TN just got in his truck and says he's heading your way for a piece of pizza! BOLO Red Ford Truck with a hungry man inside!

[@Ms.Byrd68]

What I like is you can BOTH do what the other NORMALLY does!!! Sure ya right! Pizza looked GOOD, lol!!!

[@chrismoore9686]

I was thinking the same thing! There are no man chores/woman chores, there are only Homestead Chores!

[@Ms.Byrd68]

@@chrismoore9686 Agreed!

[@lindapendleton9176]

Humble and a real man at the same time. Really like his personality. Probably a good neighbor too! Good recipes with great suggestions.

[@ornellaangelatomasello175]

Hi, I'm Italian, your mozzarella is fantastic, you use a rolling pin better than many Italian women ... there are many ways to make pizza and yours is an Italian pizza, with products from the garden that you and Sarah cultivated ... I make it higher and leavened even 24 hours, but many Italians prefer it low ... Congratulations to the chef!

[@loriehabel1552]

I love it when Kevin cook's, he reminds me of a kid in a candy store👍😊

[@bighoss6315]

Brother, I absolutely love this video. I’ve watched a few on making mozzarella, but to me, this one is the best. I subscribed. Thanks. God bless!

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Awesome! Glad you found us. - Kevin

[@SoCalGROWER]

DUUUUUUDE!!!!! We just made mozzarella cheese bro!!!! Never thought we could or would ever even try this. But we did and thank you for the excellent instructions. Bro! Im so stoked right now!!!!! BE AWESOME, STAY AWESOME with peace, love and respect to you and yours. Steve and Elaine

[@ruthkendall5486]

I love how understandably you describe each step. Thanks‼️

[@dynamite9143]

My husband is a sweet hard working man - but - he can’t put a piece of balcony between two slices of bread. I love him anyway!

[@chris3m98]

That is why he married you-smart man!!!!

[@jamaicanbeauty8120]

😂

[@jojoply]

My hubby was like that, had never ever washed a load of clothes etc. until I broke my femur and hip. Ended with me being pretty much disabled. Now he is an excellent cook and does most of everything. We have hired some household help, but daily things he dies daily chores.

[@cet765]

I love your videos! Love seeing how you and your family are homesteading and how the Lord is blessing you! Love watching the live and support tgat you have for each other! Even though I'm not homesteading, I am learning and enjoying watching you and your family. You all are so much more interesting than any current show or movie! I prefer to watch your channel than any other! I never have to worry or get upset about language, suggestive innuendos, etc! You'all are so refreshing, uplifting and encouraging! Please keep making videos!

[@cperryj]

I just cant imagine how good that pizza is! You guys are rock stars 🌟 and I know our heavenly Father smiles when he watches you do all that you do! 😇

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

Wonderful traditional method video! Thank you for making it, I commented this before on the day you published this video but I deleted it because of comments others made to my comment. I had mentioned in the first comment that I was glad to see the traditional method instead of another microwave version but one troll in particular jumped on my words as if I am anti microwave which is not what I meant so I decided to delete that first comment and thereby deleted all of the comments that had been made to my comment. Again I love the video and thanks again for showing the traditional method which is being lost these days.

[@Justluvs2garden]

Looks so yummy Kevin. Sarah he's a keeper. A man who cooks and looks like he loves too, priceless.

[@patmaier6917]

mel L-thats right. And he wants to work with her.

[@kellymikklson8942]

I found a pry a lid on Amazon 24.99

[@sammysammy7666]

You are awesome. Thank you.

[@samlowndes7780]

Your pizza looked great. Good job on the cheese class. Your instructions and video are very easy to understand and clearly presented. Thanks for sharing!

[@dstar945]

This was an awesome video. From start to finish Kevin explains everything so well. I enjoy this couple so much. Their hard work shows so much in every thing they do.👍👍😊

[@suzetteatkinson4822]

man brings back childhood days. i remember doing all this kind of stuff with my mom...

[@mstewart9231]

It is a hugely, satisfying feeling to know you have made 99.9% from your own land and hard labor. I am so proud of your family. Wow!!

[@jasperruby2003]

Yum. Looks amazing! Home grown pizza!!!! Blessed are the cheese makers xxx

[@rocktech7144]

Usually my mouth doesn't start watering at 8am.

[@Skrash3r]

Loved this video! Thanks for posting, you are awesome! You've got a great attitude on life.

[@colleenrainbowblack8762]

WOW!!! IT'S SO AMAZING TO SEE A REAL MAN COOKING HOMEGROWN FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. SUCH KNOWLEDGE IS SO NEEDED FOR HUMANITY. THANK YOU. EXCELLENT PRESENTATION!!!😁🌈🌈🌈🤗

[@leopardwoman38]

Thank you Kevin for your recipe. I got a cheese kit but the Mozzarella cheese never turned out quite right, so I decided to try your recipe. I watched your video twice, and took notes. When I made cheese today, I would play a segment and then do it, adding my notes. Since I used cheap store bought milk, the curds did not look like yours but I kept on going. My curds looked like cottage cheese or ricotta cheese, so I strained them through a flour sack cloth over two colanders and a large bowl. It made it easier to squeeze out the whey, too. I used the hot water bath 5 times as it is cold here today and the cheese cooled off pretty fast. My cheese looks amazing and is cooling now. I can’t wait to try it tonight. Now that I have your great recipe, I will look for some better milk to use for the next time. Thank you for sharing your recipe and showing us how to make it! All the best! 😀👍💕🌸

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Awesome video. I could tell how proud Kevin was that most everything was raised by y'all. That must be an awesome feeling

[@theresavanduzer3459]

Kevin a woman’s dream! Great looking pizza!

[@maryreynolds5310]

I have friends all over the country, I think all of us have had freezing temps these past few days. I had to cover my plants 3 days, now temps are good!!

[@christinahickman7767]

Yes! I'm so tired of all the overly complicated recipes I find when I look anything up online. I love simple recipes with fresh/homemade ingredients, and this is perfect. Thank you for this great tutorial and helpful tips, this is exactly why I am subscribed to your channel.

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[@patriciamarino2479]

Good morning! Homemade 🍕 is the best especially when it's homegrown too. Thank you for sharing. God bless

[@nikkilyne36]

I love all of your vids.i love watching you chop and can.and cook and garden...I like longer vids

[@kimberlyschiele1117]

dont know about anybody else but my hands hurt just watching you squeeze and stretch that cheese not to mention the heat! fantastic vid. thank you for sharing.

[@JHT56]

Papa Kevin’s pizza . Better ingredients, Better pizza . Makes me hungry for pizza .

[@rhondaborders3452]

James Turner LOL

[@jenendahunter8207]

Hi Kevin and Sarah, this is probably my most favorite video of all time! The cheese making was amazing kevin! The pizza looked so delicious! I have to admit I am so jealous of your dinner! All your meals look so yummy but this was extra special when you realize the fruits of your labor and the gift that your land and animals and your hard work offers you in return for being such good stewards of the homestead/farm that the Lord has given to you! Your family is truly blessed! Thank you for bringing all of us along on this amazing journey of yours!!! Jenenda 🍅🍅🍅

[@donnab8010]

Jenenda - Well said. My thoughts exactly. Thanks

[@rebeccajohnson8579]

What would be even better is living close by so we can go purchase some of their extras, or even lend a helping hand(s) when needed! There is nothing like HOMEGROWN & FRESH! How I envy them & how I wish I was their neighbor!

[@janaprocella8268]

Damn Tooting !!

[@SunriseLAW]

I actually tried to use this video with BAD results. Soon after I added the CITRIC ACID I had grainy ricotta. It is as if the rennet didn't seem to have time to work. So I am making lasagna instead of pizza today.

[@devilssemblance5938]

@@SunriseLAW i know this comment is old, but you may have heated the milk a bit too much! Sometimes that is the problem

[@abigailhumes4608]

Great Teacher! I enjoyed every minute. I will rewatch later and take notes like "leopardwoman" said she did.

[@tabp8448]

Lol. Just read leopardwoman's comment before yours. ❤

[@KeltoiMagus]

This is the first of your videos I've watched. You do a really good demonstration.

[@hermithag]

Use the whey to make ricotta

[@midei]

Janet Harrison Yes! I was thinking the same 😀

[@rogerrabbit1934]

How do you make ricotta?

[@pricea3030]

Lasagna, manacotti, canoli 😘

[@JackieGreen71]

You can also save the whey for a sauce base :)

[@squirrelhillfarm9070]

Janet Harrison use the whey and make the dough

[@artist45]

I'm watching this at 7:30a.m. and for some strange reason I want pizza for breakfast!! Kevin, it looks SO delicious!! I didn't realize making mozzarella was so easy! Great video!

[@apd1dogg]

I'm watching at 7:30 to but I'm in a different time zone.

[@426superbee4]

That what your craving eat it. Never deny what ever craving, you get 👍

[@alicemortier1647]

Kevin you explain everything, in away we can all understand. Thank you Chief Kevin. When does your cook book come out😊

[@littleme3597]

I just want some cheese! lol.

[@shannonblackmon4600]

Me2hunypie I want pizza now this video made me hungry for pizza mozzarella pizza for breakfast and dinner and lunch yum yum 🍕

[@russellcurrydishessmith5321]

May God Bless you my friend, well done, Russell from South Africa 👍

[@louettesommers8594]

Kevin I really appreciate your videos. Sarah does a great too but I love yours. Blessings to you,Sarah and your beautiful daughters.

[@jeepgirl9592]

I wish my husband cooked. Ur a lucky lady.

[@sonja-gregstiles9327]

We love your channel! We are in motion to leave our bonds of debt and on the way to establishing our homestead.

[@chris3m98]

Good Luck-Be strong

[@rhondaborders3452]

Sonja-Greg Shiles have an awesome and blessed journey.

[@anderander5662]

Me too... Getting out of the city, it has become incredibly toxic.

[@getitright5863]

Good for you, best of blessings.

[@bettyschneider5268]

Sonja-Greg Stiles ..... Good luck! 🎰🍀 I wish I could afford to live on a farm 🚜

[@southernsunset_farm]

Thank you for this tutorial. I'm waiting for my rennet to come in to make cheese for the first time! Can't wait!

[@joanhamilton2651]

This not only looks fantastic it also looks very therapeutic. Perfect for a quiet rainy day.

[@roundmott]

WOW is the only word that comes to mind.

[@vizontcsta]

Just loved this video

[@imaspacewoman]

Wow I'm impressed and even thou I was raised a farm girl and my mom made her own butter from our milk cow, I had NO IDEA how easy it is to make cheese!

[@tabithaelliott6855]

I have tried many mozerella recipes, and this is the only one that really worked right for me. Thank you!

[@warriorofgod1538]

I’ve been wanting a Jersey cow so bad, that milk looked so creamy. 😋 yummy!

[@maryjanew20]

Your mozzarella really looks great. I know you wanted it solid enough to shred but if you left it softer and then stored it in the whey it would be creamier. Delicious!

[@shirleywolford3650]

Yum, Kevin you should do a homesteaders cooking channel 😊

[@graceomalleygrimm9776]

That would be great! We should get a bunch of different homesteaders together and make a recipe book, and a cooking channel. That would be really cool.

[@elsielukiv2410]

Wow you guys blesses on you two I envy you both but in a good way I’m an old bear so I’m just reminiscing my husband n I have done things like that when we planted a garden and raised cattle and had chickens but life has changed now I’m on my own and in a townhouse so blesses on you guys cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@alnooralaudin9713]

One of the best videos I’ve ever seen on making cheese!

[@teresaprimm2355]

I love how excited Kevin is about his pizza! It certainly looks delicious, I can almost smell it!

[@gloriakelley7383]

Kevin you have given me the confidence to make my own cheese. Great video!

[@autismtreatedcured]

You are a terrific teacher.

[@brendamiller8140]

Awesome video to late in my life but he did an awesome job.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️💚🥰🤗

[@rebeccajones9735]

Now I want pizza for breakfast! Great video...thanks.

[@lhodgens]

I cant be the only one who would love to be invited to a pizza party at the homestead! YUM!

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

I love watching Kevin cook! It's always awesome to have a fella who is excellent in the kitchen. Sarah picked a good one! ;-P

[@evierice2230]

Love it!!!!! Bless y'all!!! See ya soon! Maranatha!!!!

[@chelseam3617]

Your children will have wonderful memories of growing up on your homestead, where they’ve had most of what they’ve eaten to be organic and homemade, right from the milk they drink to the cheese and butter they eat. How lucky! Hopefully you and your family are doing well during these trying times. My well wishes are with you!

[@changarookitty6920]

Good morning! I just saw my notification bell come on @ 4:07am, and see Kevin making cheese....yummm!

[@cjboac9864]

Oh my goodness, this man was an absolute delight to watch! Using all fresh ingredients & he explained everything so exceptionally well. Thank you!🥰👍

[@easterdm]

he's great!

[@katieskitchen886]

My dream couple... How lucky are you both.

[@robertschroeder1978]

Kevin, great video. Really enjoyed your process for making the Mozzarella. The pizza looked great as well. God Bless, Rob Schroeder (Rockford MI)

[@theurbangarden4790]

❤️ I didn’t realize how easy it was to make my own mozzarella! Definitely sharing this video

[@StanTheBrand]

A nice couple loving each other, working together, partners in this life, sharing their content with the world. (Skip all the negativity and politics) I just love watching them do their thing together. Geez! The comments…

[@mrchainanimal3637]

After several attempts, this is the first time I am really happy with the result... Thanks

[@barrylitchfield250]

Your pizza looked great. Good job on the cheese class. Your instructions and video are very easy to understand and clearly presented. Thanks for sharing!

[@andreawalker2535]

Love your cheese demo. Also love your pizza making demo. You guys know how to live!

[@bluerabbit4406]

OMG.....this is the most fantastic video.... thank you for educating me today....

[@natalia199301]

Wow, this was Awesome and Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@claudettephillip9159]

I enjoyed knowing how to make the cheese and thank you for sharing your pizza dough recipe. Kevin is so excited to produce his pizza with 99% of the ingredients coming from the homestead - I feel happy as well. My mouth don't usually water when I look at cooking shows but it was watering just looking at the finished pizza. Good Job. I love you guys. I learn so much from you all.

[@AnnaBrownandTaiaha]

Every time you added another home made step, I was getting more and more excited to see the final product. Thank you for sharing and I bet that pizza tasted just as delicious as it looks through the screen :)

[@marilynread364]

Kevin, I am sending this immediately to Son and Daughter-in-law! They can make this I know with your instructions. They make Pizzas and could learn to do this I know. Me? Not so much. 😪

[@d.haroldangel241]

Great. To the point. No BS. No bothersome music. Congrats.

[@animistchannel2983]

Thank you for the video! You made the mozzarella process so common sense and easy to follow. I have an idea for you on the pizza crust, though. If you aren't going to wait to rise the dough anyway, why bother adding yeast? If you're doing a quick crust like that, try adding 1/2 tsp or so each of baking soda & baking powder to the flour instead, and keep everything else the same, rest time and roll-out and prebake and all. You'll get a tender pastry crust with softer edges that rises to fluffy goodness without waiting an hour on yeast to rise.

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Thank you so much! I will give it a try!

[@tinadouglas2838]

I've watched several videos through the yrs on mozz cheese making. Your video is the easiest I've seen. Thank you so much. I'm saving this video for future use. Pizza looks delish. Hugs. God bless.

[@shaniaa9287]

Such a happy proud guy😃👍❣

[@johnettebeaver1991]

You are one blessed woman who is also a blessing to your family!!

[@Bright_iiii_s]

I love the way you two keep your instructions simple, thank you so much!

[@lorenstribling6096]

Sarah, I need a Kevin in my life. Does he have a brother, uncle, grandpa, clone...?

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

All married.

[@arieaxel3009]

Use the whey to make ricotta

[@udhe4421]

@@LivingTraditionsHomestead . Excellent recipe! What if I don't have a thermometer?

[@dianeroberts1192]

Sarah you are blessed to have a husband that will cook and

[@dianeroberts1192]

Will cook for you.

[@patriciasears4209]

We’re enjoying watching you. Looks yummy.

[@cathyblasco4497]

WOWZA! I've been waiting for a cheese video, and there's an added bonus: Pizza! Thanks! It looks marvelous!

[@natalialopes719]

I just love to everything you use is homegrown. You know what's in your food and that's so important. I know it's a lot of work but it's certainly worth it.

[@tressanallenmartin9336]

Thank you so much for this tutorial… love you guys so much.. plz do more vlogs like this.

[@lrfox49]

Love it when Doug is in the kitchen..he really appears to enjoy cooking..it blesses me, who said men can't cook?

[@inyayardhomestead5693]

G'day guys, wow!!! That is so cool, looks really tasty great job Kevin. God bless you guys.

[@ageorgiapeach9442]

Looks so good. Wish I had started doing this when I was younger.

[@vampiricconure]

I was drooling the whole video! It looks soooo goooood!

[@idamartin7023]

Now your talking . So glad I found your You Tube channel.