Khachapuri Georgian Cheese Bread
Experience the irresistible charm of Khachapuri, the iconic Georgian cheese bread that’s as comforting as it is indulgent. This traditional dish features a pillowy homemade dough shaped into a signature boat-like form, filled with a luscious blend of creamy mozzarella and tangy feta cheese. Baked to golden perfection, it’s crowned with a soft-cooked egg and a touch of melted butter that enhances every bite with velvety richness. With simple, pantry-friendly ingredients and a hands-on preparation process, Khachapuri is perfect for a weekend baking project or a show-stopping brunch centerpiece. Enjoy it fresh from the oven for an authentic taste of Georgian cuisine that will have everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 375 grams All-purpose flour
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 10 grams Granulated sugar
- 8 grams Salt
- 125 ml Warm water
- 125 ml Warm milk
- 30 ml Olive oil
- 300 grams Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 150 grams Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 large Eggs
- 30 grams Unsalted butter
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix the warm water and warm milk, ensuring they're lukewarm but not hot (37–43°C). Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients.
Add the olive oil to the flour mixture and knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
While the dough rises, prepare the cheese filling. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella and crumbled feta cheese. Reserve two of the eggs (for topping) and add the third egg to the cheese mixture. Mix well and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Roll each portion into an oval or boat shape, about 1 cm thick, on a lightly floured surface.
Transfer the shaped dough to the prepared baking sheet. Spoon the cheese mixture into the center of each, leaving a border around the edges.
Fold the edges of the dough up and over the filling, pinching the ends to create the characteristic boat shape.
Bake the Khachapuri in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and, using the back of a spoon, create a small well in the center of each cheese filling. Crack one egg into the well of each bread boat.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes, or until the egg white is set but the yolk remains runny.
Remove the Khachapuri from the oven and immediately place a small piece of unsalted butter on top of the filling for added richness. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.2 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.1 g | 400% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 438 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 6680 mg | 290% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.2 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 128.5 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 3063 mg | 236% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 916 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
