Cheese-filled bread (Khachapuri) made with yeast dough
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Today, khachapuri can be found on the shelves of any bakery or cafeteria. This dish from Caucasian cuisine has become beloved and popular far beyond its original borders. Khachapuri is served either as a standalone treat or as bread alongside main dishes. You can use processed cheese, cottage cheese, hard cheese, and other ingredients for preparation. Serve it cooled down or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. I heat the water, but don't bring it to a boil, then pour it into a bowl and add a teaspoon of dry yeast.
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Step 2
2. I mix the mass, pour in the vegetable oil, add 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and mix again.
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Step 3
3. I sift the flour in advance to enrich it with oxygen, then pour it into a bowl.
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Step 4
4. Add enough flour so that the dough does not stick to hands, cover the bowl with a towel, and let it sit in a warm place for 1.5–2 hours.
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Step 5
5. Crumble the feta cheese with a fork or grate it, then add a little salt and ground black pepper.
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Step 6
6. Wash the herbs (onion and parsley), dry them with a towel, finely chop, then add to the bowl with the cheese and mix in the mayonnaise.
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Step 7
7. I boil the eggs and cool them, then chop them very finely or grate them.
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Step 8
8. Add the eggs to the cheese, mix everything thoroughly; the filling is ready.
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Step 9
9. I take out the dough, knead it with my hands and divide it into 8 parts, roll each part into a flat round, and place the filling inside.
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Step 10
10. Bake the khachapuri in a preheated oven at 200-220 degrees Celsius for 20-30 minutes. Serve the dish hot.