Khachapuri, Georgian Cheese Filled Flat Bread

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 0
Khachapuri, Georgian Cheese Filled Flat Bread
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Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

1h 55min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon honey or 1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
3 1/2 cups flour
1 large egg
2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese or 2 1/2 cups gruyere , shredded
1 1/2 cups crumbled creamy feta cheese
3/4 cup farmer 's cheese or 3/4 cup pot cheese
1/4 cup unsalted butter , softened
1 large egg , lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
737
Sugar
4g
Fat
43g
Khachapuri is a traditional Georgian bread filled with a mixture of cheeses. It's a popular comfort food that's perfect for sharing and is often served as a main course or appetizer. The soft and fluffy bread acts as a perfect canvas for the rich and creamy cheese mixture, making each bite a savory delight. This dish can be customized to suit different tastes, from adding in herbs and spices to using different types of cheese. If you love cheese and bread, Khachapuri is definitely worth trying!

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and honey.
2.In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt until creamy.
3.Add flour and yeast mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
4.Knead dough for 10 minutes, then let rise for 1 hour.
5.In a separate bowl, mix together mozzarella or gruyere, feta, and farmer's or pot cheese.
6.Preheat oven to 425F.
7.Divide dough into 4 portions.
8.On a floured surface, roll out each portion into a circle.
9.Spoon cheese mixture onto each circle, leaving an inch border.
10.Fold edges up and pinch corners to seal.
11.Brush with beaten egg, salt, and white pepper (optional).
12.Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
13.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Delicious combination of cheeses and soft, fluffy bread.
Great for sharing with friends and family.
Easy to customize with different cheeses or additions like herbs or veggies.

CONS

Requires time for dough to rise and kneading, so it’s not a quick recipe.
Can be high in calories and salt, depending on the cheese used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest option, this dish provides a good source of calcium and protein from the cheese. The bread can also be made with whole wheat flour for added fiber.

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