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Dreamy Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread Boat) Recipe

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Dreamy Khachapuri is a traditional Georgian cheese bread shaped like a boat and filled with a delicious blend of mozzarella, feta, and cream cheese. This recipe features a soft, fluffy yeast dough that is rolled and shaped before being baked to golden perfection with a rich egg yolk on top, creating a perfectly indulgent and satisfying meal or snack.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm water (125g)
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons sugar (5g)
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast (3g)
  • 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour (290g)
  • 1/4 cup milk (68g)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (or any vegetable oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (3g)

Cheese Filling

  • 1 1/8 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (125g)
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese (75g)
  • 1/3 cup cream cheese (75g)
  • Black pepper to taste

Finishing

  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (15g)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it rest for 10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, then stir again to fully combine.
  2. Prepare the dough: Using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix the flour with the activated yeast mixture. Gradually add milk and olive oil, then sprinkle in salt. Knead on low speed for 5 minutes, then increase to medium speed and knead for an additional 3 minutes. Test the dough by pressing lightly with your finger: it should spring back partially but not completely.
  3. Let dough rise: Cover the dough bowl with plastic wrap and place it in a warm environment (82-86°F / 28-30°C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
  4. Shape the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle using a rolling pin. If sticky, dust the surface or dough lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
  5. Form the boat: Fold the left edge of the dough toward the center, then repeat with the right edge to create a boat shape. Pinch the two ends of the dough together and twist them to secure and prevent separation during baking.
  6. Add cheese filling: Place the shaped dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Fill the center of the boat with the combined shredded mozzarella, feta, and cream cheese, and season with black pepper to taste.
  7. Brush with milk and bake: Using a silicone brush, coat the dough edges with milk. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) with static heat for 25-30 minutes or until crust edges turn golden brown.
  8. Add egg yolk and finish baking: Reduce oven temperature to 355°F (180°C). Carefully add an egg yolk in the center of the cheese filling and bake for an additional 3-4 minutes until the yolk is just set but still runny.
  9. Add butter and serve: Using a fork, brush the edges of the hot Khachapuri with melted unsalted butter. Serve immediately to enjoy the runny yolk and warm gooey cheese.

Notes

  • Use warm water, not hot, to activate the yeast correctly without killing the yeast.
  • The rising time is essential for a soft and airy dough; make sure the environment is warm and draft-free.
  • When shaping, twisting the ends tightly is important to keep the filling secure during baking.
  • Brush the dough with milk before baking for a nicely browned crust.
  • Serve Khachapuri immediately after adding butter to enjoy the creamy and runny egg yolk.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-34 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Georgian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/dreamy-khachapuri-georgian-cheese-bread-boat-recipe/