How do you slice buffalo mozzarella?

[GingerSnap]

I'm making pizza tonight and was wondering, does anyone have some tips/tricks on slicing a ball of buffalo mozzarella? I've tried both serrated knives and chef's knives and still seem to butcher it every time. Thanks in advance for the help!

[CraigC]

Never had a problem with a sharp chefs knife. I also have a wire cheese cutter. Wonder if an egg slicer would work?

Craig

[Rocklobster]

If you run your knife under hot water it will help. The hot/warm blade will slice through easier...Make sure you dry your cheese well before starting so you can get a good firm grip on it and it doesn't slide around on the cutting board.

[Salvy]

Put the cheese in the freezer 1/2 hour before you cut the cheese. Sal.

[Rocklobster]

OK. So, we've got you heating and sharpening your knife, freezing your cheese. Now, you need to stand on one foot, and whistle dixie with a chicken on your head and it will slice just perfectly...

[CraigC]

Originally Posted by Rocklobster

OK. So, we've got you heating and sharpening your knife, freezing your cheese. Now, you need to stand on one foot, and whistle dixie with a chicken on your head and it will slice just perfectly...

I'd bet that egg slicer would work! I thought whistling dixie was an alternative to pulling them pistols?

Craig

[GingerSnap]

Thanks so much for all the tips! I'll give them all a shot tonight, except for maybe standing on one foot. I'm kind of klutzy, so it doesn't seem like a good idea when holding a knife. I will totally whistle dixie though! LOL

[Rocklobster]

Originally Posted by CraigC

I'd bet that egg slicer would work! I thought whistling dixie was an alternative to pulling them pistols?

Craig

You could be right on both accounts. As far as whistling dixie, that's an American term so I'm not too familiar with the origin of it. Then again, I'm not too familiar with cutting fresh mozzerella with an egg slicer either. so, taking all of that into account, I pretty much useless in this whole discussion.

[Skittle68]

I use my wire cheese cutter for soft cheeses, and it makes perfect slices every time. I can even get thin slices of cream cheese for stuffed french toast.

[CraigC]

Originally Posted by Rocklobster

You could be right on both accounts. As far as whistling dixie, that's an American term so I'm not too familiar with the origin of it. Then again, I'm not too familiar with cutting fresh mozzerella with an egg slicer either. so, taking all of that into account, I pretty much useless in this whole discussion.

Sorry, should have realized you might not have seen "The Outlaw Josey Wales". Classic line, "Are you gonna pull those pistols or whistle dixie?

I've never tried an egg slicer either. I was just saying that I think it should work.

Craig