How Much Mozzarella Makes a Gallon of Milk

One gallon of milk will make 1-1.25 lbs. of mozzarella. The following recipe is for one gallon (3.78 liters) of milk.

Is it cheaper to buy or make mozzarella?

It is still cheaper to make mozzarella at home. You will save money. And note, the water (whey) from the cheese can be used in bread dough when baking bread. Yes.

How much rennet does it take to make a gallon of milk?

When adding rennet only 1/4 tsp is added to each gallon of milk, and much of the rennet runs off with the whey during draining. So, the amount of salt left in the cheese is virtually impossible to measure.