Description
Khachapuri is a traditional Georgian dish that resembles a cheese-filled bread boat, perfect for cheese lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into an oval shape about 1/2 inch thick. Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix together the mozzarella and feta cheeses. Spread the cheese mixture down the center of the dough, leaving a border of about 1 inch around the edges.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the cheese filling, pinching the ends to create a boat shape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and make a small well in the center of the cheese filling. Crack the egg into the well and brush the crust with melted butter.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the egg white is set but the yolk is still runny.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
- You can substitute the feta cheese with ricotta for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-27 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Georgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg