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Georgian Egg Bread

Khachapuri, a traditional Georgian cheese bread rich with history from the Caucasus region, is a decadent and delicious rich appetizer.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 2 Khachapuri
Calories: 373 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Georgian

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup warm water 115 degrees
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for greasing
  • 1 ¼ cups flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 ½ cups shredded muenster cheese
  • 1 ¼ cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 2 eggs optional OR 2 egg yolks (I prefer just the yolk)
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter cubed

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, add water, sugar and yeast.
  2. Let bloom until foamy and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add flour, olive oil, and salt to bowl and stir with wooden spoon until a soft, springy dough forms.
  4. Transfer dough to well greased bowl and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat pizza stone in oven at 500 degrees (dont add stone to a hot oven, let it come to temperature in the oven so it doesn't explode.)
  6. Generously flour a counter surface.
  7. Punch down dough, and divide into two round balls.
  8. Roll out one ball onto floured surface into a large disc, about 1/4" thick.
  9. Add 1/4 cheese mixture to the center of the dough.
  10. Roll the sides to form a boat shape around the dough.
  11. Add another 1/4 cheese to the middle and place into oven.
  12. Bake 30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and crust is a golden brown.
  13. Top with fresh egg and pats of butter when removing from oven.
  14. Repeat with second disc for second Khachapuri.
  15. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 bread Calories 373kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 165mg (55%) Sodium 635mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Khachapuri

Amount Per Serving

Calories 373

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 bread
Calories 373kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 165mg 55%
Sodium 635mg 26%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.