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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
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup milk
4 oz feta cheese
8 oz mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

She begins by making the dough, rolling it out into an oval shape.

2

Add sugar and milk to the dough.

3

Cover the middle of the oval with a soft crumbling cheese that is something between feta and fresco.

4

Pinch the sides in the middle, then turn it upside down and make a split down the middle.

5

Spread the dough out mostly from the middle, leaving a pair of handles on either side.

6

Cut up a second type of cheese, creamier and richer, similar to mozzarella.

7

Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, then add something to the middle and bake until set.

8

Brush the outer edges with olive oil and add a couple of pieces of butter before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Adjarian KhachapuriImeretian Khachapuri

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