Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Georgian cuisine with this delicious recipe for Georgian Cheese-Filled Bread, known as Khachapuri. This savory bread is filled with a blend of cheeses and makes for a delightful main course or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Main Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Sulguni cheese
- 1 egg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Add yeast mixture and olive oil, knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Prepare Filling: Mix all cheeses. Divide dough, roll into ovals. Fill with cheese, shape into boats.
- Bake: Bake at 450°F for 12–14 minutes. Optionally, add an egg during the last few minutes. Brush with butter before serving.
Notes
- Known as Khachapuri, this bread is best enjoyed fresh.
- Substitute Sulguni cheese with mozzarella and Monterey Jack mix.
- To reheat, warm in a low oven until cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Georgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 bread
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
