Scamorza affumicata - Smoked Mozzarella

Scamorza affumicata is sold as smoked Mozzarella. It is made in the same style (pasta filata) where the curds are stretched to create the elastic paste. Scamorza can be shaped as a pear like Provolone and then smoked over Beechwood fire or sometimes straw for 10 to 15 minutes.
the texture is firm, elastic, stringy and dry and the taste is subtule smoky flavour with sweet, light caramel notes.
A great cheese to use in salad, sandwiches, pizzas, etc.