Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)

Name: Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 1 h 32 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter; 1 cup (227g) milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) granulated sugar or 1 tablespoon (9g) non-diastatic malt powder; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons (9g) table salt; 2 teaspoons instant yeast or active dry yeast; 2 3/4 cups (330g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour; 2 cups (227g) mozzarella cheese or Muenster cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup (113g) ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup (57g) crumbled feta cheese; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons (14g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives; 1 large egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water; 4 large eggs, cold from the refrigerator; 4 teaspoons (19g) butter

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:32min

This soft, cheese-filled bread is the national dish of the country of Georgia. Part of its charm is that it varies by region; the open-faced Adjaruli version is filled with cheese and herbs, and garnished with an egg on top. Georgians typically serve khachapuri for breakfast or enjoy it at lunch; either way, it's a traditional way to welcome friends and family to the table. Using bread flour in this recipe makes the dough easier to work with, less prone to tear, and a sturdier "nest" for its substantial filling.

Updated at: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:09:58 GMT