Khachapuri Recipe (Georgian Cheese Bread)

Khachapuri Recipe (Georgian Cheese Bread)

This Georgian khachapuri (cheese bread) is made of baked bread brimming with a mixed three-cheese filling, and topped with a rich sunny side up egg in the center.

Course Main Course

Cuisine georgian

Keyword Khachapuri, Khachapuri Recipe

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 25

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 732kcal

Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

Khachapuri Dough

1 cup milk, lukewarm
1/2 cup water, lukewarm
1/2 tbsp active dry yeast
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
4 cups all purpose flour
1 tbsp oil olive or avocado

Khachapuri Filling

1 1/2 cups farmers cheese
1 1/2 cups feta cheese
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
6 eggs
3 tbsp butter

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Instructions

Khachapuri Dough

In the bowl of a stand mixer with dough hook attached, combine lukewarm water and milk. Add in yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine. Let it rest for a few minutes or until bubbly.
In small parts, add flour to the liquids. Knead on low speed as you add in flour. Add oil to the mixture. Continue kneading until the dough is elastic and no longer sticky.
Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise for about an hour.

Khachapuri Filling

In a large bowl, combine together farmers cheese, feta and Mozzarella until the mixture is creamy is smooth.
Divide the dough into 6 equal parts. Roll out each one into a 7 inch round shape.
Roll up two ends while leaving the center open for the filling. Dough should resemble boat shape.
Place the cheese filling in the center. Leave them to rise for about 30 minutes covered with a towel.
Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Cut a slit or make an indent in the center of cheese filling, add an egg to each opening and 1/2 tbsp of butter. Return to the oven for 5 more minutes. Serve immediately.

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