Khachapuri with cottage cheese

Cookinero 18 Apr 2025

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The filling in khachapuri does not necessarily consist of cheese. The name of the dish combines two Georgian words: "khacho" (cottage cheese) and "puri" (bread). Therefore, the preparation of this dish can be diversified by adding cottage cheese to the recipe. Homemade khachapuri with cottage cheese is good both hot and cold. You can take it with you on the road or to work. Moreover, cooking khachapuri with cottage cheese in the oven is as easy as pie. You can take any cottage cheese to your taste. The fatter - the tastier.

How to cook Khachapuri with cottage cheese

Step 1

Prepare the dough. Heat the milk until it is slightly warm and dissolve the yeast in it. Pour 2.5 cups of flour into a deep bowl. You will need the remaining half cup later. Pour the milk into the flour. Add the egg and butter. Mix thoroughly. The dough should become smooth and soft. Cover with cling film and put in a warm place for 60 minutes.

Step 2

While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, egg, butter and salt. Leave it on the table.

Step 3

Prepare the khachapuri for baking. Mix the risen dough with the remaining flour, knead and divide into 3 parts. Roll each part with a rolling pin into round flat cakes about 0.5 cm thick.

Step 4

Place the filling in the center of each flatbread, dividing it into 3 equal parts. Wrap the filling in the dough, gathering it to the top. Compact with your hands, turn over and knead lightly. Roll out carefully with a rolling pin. Pierce with a fork in several places to allow air to escape during baking.

Step 5

Place on a baking tray and place in the oven preheated to 180°C for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Caucasian cuisine is always a lot of greenery. Therefore, decorate the dish before serving with an assortment of parsley, dill and cilantro. Cilantro is a must! It is one of the foundations of Georgian cuisine.