Khachapuri/Georgian Cheese Bread!

suluguni cheese

🥗Healthier: mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar

Mozzarella provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a creamy texture with lower salt content.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

water

🥗Healthier: broth

💰Cheaper: tap water

Broth adds flavor without significant cost.

In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups of buttermilk, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Shock 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 1 teaspoon of vinegar and add to the bowl.

Mix the ingredients together and start adding flour, beginning with 1 cup.

Continue adding flour until the dough thickens, using a whisk for the first few cups.

Once the dough thickens, switch to using your hands to knead it, ensuring it remains pliable.

Knead the dough on an oiled surface for about 4 to 5 minutes until silky.

Place the dough in an oiled container and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

Prepare the cheese filling by mixing provolone cheese, queso fresco, and feta cheese with 2 egg yolks and black pepper.

After resting, divide the dough into two pieces and form one into a ball.

Spread the dough into about a 10-inch diameter.

Add a generous amount of cheese filling, then pinch the edges together to form a boat shape.

Turn the shaped dough upside down and spread it into a 9-inch circle.

Place the khachapuri in a dry preheated cast-iron skillet over medium heat.

Cook while checking to ensure it doesn't burn, turning as necessary until cooked through.

Spread homemade butter on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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