georgian cheese bread | xачапури по-аджарски

cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Ricotta offers a lighter option while mozzarella is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while margarine can be a cost-effective alternative.

Combine 220 grams of water, 3 grams of yeast, and 8 grams of sugar in a bowl.

Add 12 grams of olive oil and 10 grams of salt, then mix in 350 grams of bread flour.

Knead the dough for about 8 minutes using a stand mixer or by hand.

Lightly oil a large bowl and proof the dough in the fridge overnight.

Preheat the oven to 460 degrees Fahrenheit along with a pizza stone for about an hour.

Grate the saguni cheese and set aside.

Take the dough out, let it sit at room temperature for about an hour, then cut it in half.

Shape each piece into a large thin rectangle, stretching by hand or using a rolling pin.

Place the dough on a floured pizza peel and arrange the cheese in narrow lines close to the edges.

Fold the dough over the cheese and twist the ends to create a boat shape.

Fill the center with more cheese mixture and ensure the dough is not sticking.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, pull the rack out of the oven and dig a small well in the center, then crack an egg into the well.

Bake for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.

Remove from the oven and place slabs of unsalted butter on top along with flaky salt.

Use bread or a spoon to mix the melted butter and egg together before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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