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Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)

This pizza-like Georgian bread, Adjarian khachapuri, is a boat-shaped bread topped with cheese, butter and egg in the middle.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting Time3 hours
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Light Meal
Cuisine: Georgian
Keyword: Georgian Cheese Bread, Khachapuri
Servings: 4
Author: kanthi

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 300 g all-purpose flour
  • 100 g milk lukewarm
  • 130 g water lukewarm
  • 2 g instant yeast
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp oil olive

For the Topping

  • 50 g mixed cheese
  • 1 egg separated
  • 1/2 tbsp of butter

Instructions

  • Before starting this recipe, organize all the necessary ingredients for the dough and topping.
  • For the topping; mix cheese, egg, and butter (not in the photo). I used some chili paste as I like it that way but it is not traditionally used.
  • Place the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Add lukewarm water and milk. Mix until the dough comes together.
  • Add oil to the mixture. knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled large bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a towel, and let the dough rise in a warm place (during colder months) until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Making the dough is very easy when using a bread machine. Alternatively, you can also knead the dough with a stand mixer.
  • After the dough has risen, punch it down. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface.
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal parts.
  • Roll out each one into a round shape. Cover the dough with a towel and let them rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Roll up two ends to make the boat shape while leaving the center open for the filling.
  • Place the cheese filling in the center. Leave them to rise for about 30 minutes covered with a towel.
  • Bake at 230°C for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • Make an indent in the center of the cheese filling. Add 1/2 tbsp of butter, the egg white and then yolk to the opening, and Return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
  • Serve immediately.