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Georgian Khachapuri

Georgian khachapuri is so incredibly delicious: crispy bread boats that are fluffy on the inside and packed with cheese, herbs, and eggs. Best of all, the recipe is so simple to make for a tasty and filling lunch.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4
Course: Bread, Lunch
Cuisine: Georgian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
Filling/Toppings
  • 1 1/2 cups farmers cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups feta
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp dried dill
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 5 eggs
  • flaky salt optional

Method
 

Dough
  1. Add the yeast, sugar and water to a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Add the milk, flour, salt, and olive oil and mix with a spoon until it comes together, then dump the shaggy dough out onto a floured surface.
  2. Knead for 7-10 minutes until the dough bounces back after being poked. Place back into the bowl and cover with a towel or plastic wrap for one hour.
Filling/Toppings
  1. While the dough is resting, mix the farmers cheese, feta, shredded mozzarella, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, dill, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Punch down the dough and divide into four pieces, rolling each one into a bowl. Working with one at a time, roll them out to a flat oval 12" by 6". Spoon about 1/4 of the cheese filling onto the top and spread it out, leaving a one inch border all around the oval. Fold the edges onto themselves and twist the two points together (see above) into a boat shape.
  3. Transfer the boat onto a parchment lined baking sheet and repeat with the other dough balls. Let rest for 15 minutes. Preheat your oven to 450ºF, and whisk one of the eggs in a small bowl. Brush the egg over the dough edges and top with optional flaky salt.
  4. Bake for 12 minutes until pale golden brown, then use a spoon to make a divot in the hot melted cheese of each boat and crack an additional egg inside (try not to break the yolk). Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, then enjoy!