Khachapuri (Cheese and Egg Bread)

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"Adjaruli Khachapuri, Cheese Egg Bread! This was one of the recipes that you tried and liked the most. I think this would be a great dinner option on these autumn days as the weather is getting colder.?"
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Cook time 22mins
Serves or Makes: 4-6

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ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the filling:

ingredients

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

For the top:

ingredients

  • eggs
  • butter

Method

  • Step 1

    In a small bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and pinch of sugar and stir. Then let it sit for 6-7 min until the yeast is foamy.

  • Step 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar. Pour warm milk, foamy yeast, oil and knead for about 4-5 min. Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 min, and then knead the dough by stand mixer or hand for 4-5 min.

  • Step 3

    Divide the dough into 4-6 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Place the ball on parchment paper and cover it with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest 30-40 min at room temp.

  • Step 4

    In a medium bowl, combine all the cheese.

  • Step 5

    Preheat the oven to 400F.

  • Step 6

    Once the dough is rested roll each piece into a circle or oval shape about 9-10 inches. Arrange some of cheese mixture in 2 rows and roll sides up over the cheese and forming a boat shape around the dough. Then stuff each khachapuri with cheese mixture.

  • Step 7

    Cover it with clean kitchen towel and let rise for 15-20 min.

  • Step 8

    Bake for 15 min. Remove from the oven and make a well in the center of each khachapuri and crack an egg inside each well. Return to oven and bake for about 5-7 min. Remove from the oven and serve with butter. Enjoy!