Khachapuri with suluguni cheese

Cookinero 11 Nov 2022

Khachapuri with suluguni cheese is one of the many varieties of traditional Georgian flatbread. Megrelian, Adjarian, Imereti... Attempts to find the "most correct", the only true way to prepare them are doomed to failure, because every housewife has her own recipe. Even with the choice of cheese, not everything is so simple: many consider the classic Imeretian dish indispensable for cooking, however, both vats and suluguni have exactly the same right to exist. If you definitely want to achieve some zen in this matter, try to find the exact balance between dough and soft filling. And in order not to display it by trial and error, just use our proven khachapuri with suluguni cheese and enjoy the result.

How to cook Khachapuri with suluguni cheese

Step 1

Khachapuri with suluguni cheese

Prepare dough for khachapuri with suluguni cheese. Make a brew first. To do this, separate 85 g of flour, mix with yeast, milk, yoghurt, salt and sugar. Cover with a clean towel and leave in a warm place until doubled in size.

Step 2

Khachapuri with suluguni cheese

Pour the remaining flour into the risen dough for khachapuri and knead the dough for 5 minutes. Add melted butter (25 g). Knead for another 5 minutes.

Step 3

Khachapuri with suluguni cheese

Place the dough for khachapuri with cheese in a clean bowl, greased with vegetable oil. Cover with a clean towel and leave in a warm place to rise for 1 hour.

Step 4

Khachapuri with suluguni cheese

Prepare the filling for khachapuri with cheese. Divide the eggs into whites and yolks. Grate Suluguni and vats (or Adyghe) on a coarse grater. Add egg whites and stir.

Step 5

Khachapuri with suluguni cheese

Divide the prepared filling for khachapuri into portions of 100 g, form a ball from each. Heat the oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.

Step 6

Khachapuri with suluguni cheese

Separate the fourth part of the dough for khachapuri. Sprinkle the desktop lightly with flour, grease your palms with vegetable oil. Knead the dough into a thin cake, place a ball of filling in the center.

Step 7

Khachapuri with suluguni cheese

Gather the edges of the dough over the filling, connect and fasten. Gently knead the resulting ball into a cake 1.5-2 cm thick. Transfer to a baking sheet. Also prepare khachapuri from the remaining dough.

Step 8

Khachapuri with suluguni cheese

Beat the yolks with a whisk and use a brush to brush the resulting mixture on a cake with cheese filling. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Grease hot khachapuri with the remaining butter.

Khachapuri with suluguni cheese - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can substitute Suluguni with a mix of mozzarella and feta, or even just mozzarella. Adjust the saltiness based on the cheeses you use.
Khachapuri is best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet or oven for best results.
This recipe is already vegetarian, as it relies on cheese and dough for its main components.
Ensure your work surface is lightly floured. When handling the dough, grease your palms lightly with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Yes, you can freeze baked Khachapuri. Let it cool completely, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Reheat in the oven directly from frozen.
Simply adjust the ingredient quantities proportionally to the number of servings you need. Remember to adjust baking time accordingly; smaller Khachapuri might bake faster.
Reheat Khachapuri in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. You can also use a skillet on medium-low heat for a crispier bottom.

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