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A Khachapuri Georgian Cheese Bread topped with green onions.
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Khachapuri Georgian Cheese Bread

Khachapuri, a traditional Georgian cheese bread rich with history from the Caucasus region, is a decadent and delicious rich appetizer.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Georgian
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 462kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • cup warm water 115 degrees
  • 1 tsp. active dry yeast
  • 1 ?4 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil plus more for greasing
  • 1 1 ?4 cups flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 1 ?2 cups shredded Muenster cheese
  • 1 ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 eggs optional OR 2 egg yolks (I prefer just the yolk)
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter cubed

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add water, sugar and yeast.
  • Let bloom until foamy and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
  • Add flour, olive oil, and salt to bowl and stir with wooden spoon until a soft, springy dough forms.
  • Transfer dough to well greased bowl and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour.
  • Preheat pizza stone in oven at 500 degrees (dont add stone to a hot oven, let it come to temperature in the oven so it doesn't explode.)
  • Generously flour a counter surface.
  • Punch down dough, and divide into two round balls.
  • Roll out one ball onto floured surface into a large disc, about 1/4" thick.
  • Add 1/4 cheese mixture to the center of the dough.
  • Roll the sides to form a boat shape around the dough.
  • Add another 1/4 cheese to the middle and place into oven.
  • Bake 30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and crust is a golden brown.
  • Top with fresh egg and pats of butter when removing from oven.
  • Repeat with second disc for second Khachapuri.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 159g | Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.2g | Protein: 20.3g | Fat: 32.6g | Saturated Fat: 19.3g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 1109mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 2.2g