Description
Khachapuri is a traditional Georgian cheese bread that features a boat-shaped bread filled with a delicious cheesy mixture and topped with a gooey egg. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions on how to make this savory and indulgent dish at home.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 3/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 large eggs
For Brushing:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough until smooth.
- Rise the Dough: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Prepare the Cheese Filling: Mix mozzarella, feta, and Monterey Jack cheeses in a bowl.
- Assemble the Khachapuri: Divide dough, roll each piece into an oval. Fill with cheese mixture, shape into a boat, and twist ends to seal.
- Bake: Bake at 450°F for 12-14 minutes.
- Add Eggs: Make a well in the center, crack an egg, bake for 3-5 minutes.
- Brush with Butter: Brush crusts with melted butter before serving.
Notes
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
- Experiment with adding fresh herbs or chili flakes to the cheese mixture for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour rising)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Georgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 khachapuri
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
