Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread) The Most Deliciously Cheesy Bread You’ve Ever Had!

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is less expensive.

Mix warm water and yeast in a bowl and let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yeast mixture, milk, and olive oil to the flour mixture and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into portions.

Roll each portion into a circle about 1/2 inch thick and place on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.

Mix cheeses in a bowl and place a generous amount in the center of each dough circle.

Fold the edges of the dough over the cheese, leaving the center exposed, to create a boat shape.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and crack an egg into the center of each Kachapuri.

Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the egg is set but still runny.

Brush the edges with melted butter before serving.

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