Khachapuri Georgian Cheese Bread - Cheseboat

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Khachapuri Georgian Cheese Bread - Cheseboat

This khachapuri recipe is one of my favorite things to eat for brunch. Also known as Georgian cheese bread, it’s made with a dough made from scratch, shaped into a boat, and filled with cheesy goodness.

Prep Time1 20

Cook Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Georgian

Servings: Khachapuri

Calories: 1293kcal

Author: Love Keil

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Dough

2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup warm water about 110F
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ cup olive oil

For the Khachapuri Cheese Filling

1 ½ cup feta cheese grated
2 cups mozzarella cheese grated
6 large eggs divided, 2 eggs for cheese filling + 3 for baking + 1 for egg wash
salt and pepper to taste

For Garnish

3 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon per Khachapuri
2 teaspoon dill freshly chopped, optional

Instructions

Making the Dough

In a stand mixer bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and warm water. Allow the mixture to rest until frothy, about 5 minutes.
In the same bowl, add flour, sea salt, and olive oil. Knead the dough for 7 to 10 minutes, or until it has an elastic texture. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours, or refrigerate it overnight.

Making the Cheese Filling

In a mixing bowl, combine feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and eggs. Grab a spoon and give it a good stir until everything is blended nicely.

Making Khachapuri

Divide the dough into three equal pieces and roll each piece into an oval shape. Place one-third of the cheese filling in the center, leaving a one-inch border around the edges.
Fold the edges over the filling and pinch them together to secure.
Flip the Khachapuri upside down and, using a knife, cut a line across the top of the dough without cutting into the filling. Move the dough to the sides to create a boat-shaped Khachapuri.

Baking Khachapuri

Preheat the oven to 475°F. While the oven is preheating, brush the Khachapuri dough with an egg wash (whisk 1 egg in a bowl). Let it rest while the oven preheats.
Bake for 15 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven, and using a spoon, gently push the cheese to one side to create a space for an egg. Add one egg per Khachapuri, and season the top of the egg with a little sea salt and black pepper, if desired. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
After baking, add 1 tablespoon of butter to each hot Khachapuri and garnish with dill. Tear off the side of the Khachapuri and dip it into the egg and cheese mixture (we also enjoy mixing the egg and cheese together before dipping). Enjoy!

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Notes

Make sure your oven is hot enough (around 475°F or 245°C) before baking. A well-preheated oven helps the bread get that golden, crispy crust.
Before serving, brush the edges with melted butter for extra flavor and a lovely shine.
Khachapuri is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. Serve it warm, and feel free to tear off pieces of the bread to dip into the cheesy filling!

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