Khachapuri || Georgian Cheese Bread || Cheese Bread Boat Recipe - RKC
#khachapuri
#georgiancheesebread
#Boatbread
Khachapuri is a traditional Georgian dish of cheese-filled bread. This Khachapuri recipe is a combination of fluffy homemade bread, different types of cheeses and a runny egg in the center. It's so cheesy and delicious!
Ingredients
For the dough
* 1 tsp salt
* 1/2 tbsp dry yeast
* 1 tsp sugar
* 3 cups all purpose flour
* 1 cup milk
* 3 tbsp unsalted butter
* 1 tbsp oil
For the filling
* 1 cup Ricotta cheese
* 2 cups Shredded mozzarella
* 4 oz Feta cheese
* 10 oz frozen spinach, squeezed
* 4 eggs + 1 for egg wash
* 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
* Heat the butter and milk together in a small saucepan or in the microwave until the butter melts. Cool to lukewarm, about 100°F to 110°F.
* In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the salt, yeast, sugar, and flour.
* Begin kneading the dough with the hook attachment until it's close to being smooth and elastic.
* Add the oil into the dough and knead for another minute.
* Drizzle a little bit of oil onto the bottom and sides of a deep bowl. Place the dough inside the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Set the bowl in a warm place until the dough doubles in size, about 2 hours.
* Remove the plastic wrap and press into the dough a few times with your hands.
* Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese, feta, mozzarella, pepper powder and spinach in a bowl.
* Remove the dough from the bowl and place it onto a floured surface. Then cut it into 4 equal pieces.
* Spread each piece of the dough into a circle about 9 inches in diameter. Then roll 2 opposite sides of the circle towards the center so it ends up have a boat like shape. Then pinch the corners together.
* Transfer the khachapuri onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
* Stuff each khachapuri with the cheese mixture. Beat 1 egg with a teaspoon of water, then brush the dough with egg wash.
* Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. While the breads are rising, preheat the oven to 375°F.
* Brush the exposed edges of the khachapuri with the egg wash, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
* Make a well in the center of each khachapuri with the back of a spoon (about 3 inches in diameter) and drop 1 egg into each well. Then stick a 2 small pieces of butter into the cheese and bake for 10 to 12 minutes more, until the egg is set.
* Remove from the oven and serve warm.
