How to Make Khachapuri, the Delicious Georgian Cheese Bread

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17 January, 2023
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If you’re looking for the perfect comfort food to get you in the winter spirit, look no further. Check out the recipe below to make your own version of Khachapuri, the savory and delicious Georgian cheese bread.

How to Make Homemade Khachapuri

Your weekend brunch menu just got a whole lot cheesier! If you've never tried Khachapuri, you HAVE to give this recipe a try. Khachapuri is a staple food in Georgia, and now you can make your own! This cheesy bread is stuffed to the brim with mozzarella, feta, and farmer's cheese, then topped to perfection with an egg. Whether you're looking for a cheesy side dish for your weekend brunch, or you're just looking to try a new savory recipe, this Georgian cheese bread is the perfect choice. Check out the steps below to make your own, and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Ingredients:

Bread Dough:

1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. yeast
1 tbsp. sugar
3 1/2 cups flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp. oil

Cheese Filling:

1 1/2 cup farmer's cheese
1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1 1/2 cup feta cheese
4 eggs + 1 for egg wash
butter (optional)

Making the Dough:

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, salt, yeast, and sugar. (If you don't have a stand mixer, you can use a spatula to combine your ingredients.)
In a saucepan, heat water and milk to about 115 degrees F. Pour into your bowl of dry ingredients and mix.
Begin kneading the dough until it's close to being smooth and elastic. Add the oil into the dough and knead for another minute.
Set the bowl in a warm place until the dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.
Remove the plastic wrap and press into the dough a few times with your hands. Cover with plastic wrap once more and let it sit in a warm place for another 30 minutes.

Shaping the Dough:

Combine the farmer's cheese, feta, and mozzarella in a medium bowl.
Remove the dough from the bowl and place it onto a floured cutting board. Cut it into 4 equal pieces.
Spread each piece of the dough into a circle about 9 inches in diameter. Roll 2 opposite sides of the circle towards the center so it ends up have a boat-like shape. Pinch the corners together.
Transfer the khachapuri onto a baking sheet lined with greased parchment paper.

Baking the Khachapuri:

Stuff each khachapuri with the cheese mixture. Beat 1 egg with a teaspoon of water, then brush the dough with egg wash.
Bake in a preheated 450 degrees oven for about 15 minutes or until the crust becomes golden brown.
Make a well in the center of each khachapuri with the back of a spoon (about 3 inches in diameter) and drop 1 egg into each well. Then stick a few small pieces of butter into the cheese.
Return the khachapuri back into the oven and bake for another 5-6 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on your oven. The egg white should be white but still pretty runny. It will cook further as it sits in the hot cheese. When serving, mix the cheese and egg with a fork and serve immediately.