Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

How to make quick Penovani Khachapuri (Georgian Puff Dough Cheese Bread)

Login to Save
Georgian Cuisine at Tamada's Table
Georgian Cuisine at Tamada's Table
45 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Georgian Cuisine at Tamada's Table to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Cheese Khachapuri

Cultural Context

Originating from Georgia, Khachapuri is a traditional cheese-filled bread that reflects the country's rich culinary heritage. It is often enjoyed as a snack or main dish and is a staple at festive gatherings. Today, variations like Adjarian Khachapuri, topped with an egg and butter, have gained popularity beyond Georgia, celebrated in many restaurants worldwide.

GeorgianGEmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
frozen puff pastry dough
mozzarella cheese
feta cheese
1 egg

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat while cottage cheese is often more affordable.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while bread flour can be cheaper in some regions.

1

Combine mozzarella and crumbled feta cheese in a bowl.

2

Add 1 egg to the cheese mixture and mix well.

3

Roll out the thawed puff pastry dough into a 14-inch square.

4

Divide the dough into 4 equal squares.

5

Place a portion of the cheese mixture on each square.

6

Pinch the corners of the square dough to seal the cheese inside.

7

Glaze the tops with egg wash (1 yolk mixed with drops of water).

8

Place the squares on a baking tray.

9

Bake in a preheated oven at 390°F until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking trayovenmixing bowlrolling pin

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

glutendairyegg

Also Known As

Adjarian KhachapuriImeretian Khachapuri

More Cheese Khachapuri Videos

(14 videos)

Similar Georgian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)