Delicious Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread) Recipe

Learn how to make delicious Khachapuri, a traditional Georgian cheese bread. This recipe features a soft and chewy bread filled with a rich and gooey cheese mixture. It's the perfect comfort food that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or even a main course.

Ingredients

• For the Dough:
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• For the Cheese Filling:
• 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture, add vegetable oil, and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. In the meantime, prepare the cheese filling. In a bowl, mix together mozzarella, feta, cheddar, cottage cheese, eggs, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper until well combined.
5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
6. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 6 equal portions. Roll out each portion into an oval shape about 1/4-inch thick.
7. Spoon a generous amount of the cheese filling onto one half of each dough oval, leaving a border around the edges. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
8. Transfer the filled khachapuris onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the egg wash.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the khachapuri is golden brown on top.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Khachapuri is best enjoyed warm.
11. Serve as a snack, appetizer, or main course. Optional: You can garnish with additional fresh herbs.

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