Traditional Georgian Khachapuri with Cheesy Filling and Egg Topping Recipe
Khachapuri is a traditional Georgian cheese-filled bread that features a soft, yeasted dough shaped like a boat and filled with a blend of farmers cheese, feta, and mozzarella. Topped with an egg and butter, this warm, savory bread is perfect as a hearty snack or meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Georgian
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (lukewarm)
- 1/2 cup water (lukewarm)
- 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp oil (olive or avocado)
Cheese Filling
- 1 1/2 cups farmers cheese
- 1 1/2 cups feta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
Topping
- 6 eggs
- 3 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough Starter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the lukewarm water and milk. Add the active dry yeast, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir gently and let the mixture rest for a few minutes until it becomes bubbly, indicating the yeast is activated.
- Knead the Dough: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture in small portions while kneading on low speed. Incorporate the oil once the flour is mostly combined. Continue kneading until the dough becomes elastic and no longer sticky.
- First Rise: Cover the dough with a towel and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until it doubles in size.
- Prepare the Cheese Filling: In a large bowl, combine the farmers cheese, feta cheese, and mozzarella. Mix until creamy and smooth.
- Shape the Dough: Divide the risen dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 7-inch round shape. Roll up the two ends of each round and pinch the edges tightly to form a boat shape, leaving an open center for the filling.
- Fill and Second Rise: Spoon the cheese filling into the center of each dough boat. Cover the boats with a towel and let them rise for about 30 minutes.
- Bake the Khachapuri: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the khachapuri boats for 15 minutes or until the dough is lightly golden.
- Add Egg and Butter: Carefully cut a slit or indentation in the center of the cheese filling in each boat. Crack one egg into each opening, add 1/2 tablespoon of butter on top, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the egg white is set but yolk remains runny.
- Serve Immediately: Remove from the oven and serve hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the milk and water are lukewarm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
- You can substitute the cheese blend with any melty cheeses and tangy cheese to suit your taste, but keep the balance of salty and creamy flavors.
- Serve khachapuri immediately after baking for the best experience, as the crust is crisp and the cheese melts perfectly when fresh.
- To enhance flavor, brush the crust edges with melted butter right after baking.
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