Description
Khachapuri is a traditional Georgian cheese-filled bread that offers a delightful taste of Eastern Europe. This recipe features the classic combination of Sulguni cheese and eggs, creating a rich and savory dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon yeast
- 2 cups Sulguni cheese, grated
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
- Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
- Divide the dough into two equal parts and roll each into a circle.
- Place the grated Sulguni cheese in the center of each circle, leaving a border around the edges.
- Fold the edges over the cheese to form a boat shape, pinching the ends to seal.
- Crack an egg into the center of each khachapuri.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the egg is set.
- Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Georgian Khachapuri.
Notes
- For a more authentic taste, use a combination of Sulguni and Imeretian cheese if available.
- Adjust the baking time based on your oven’s performance.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Georgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 khachapuri
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg