Adjarian khachapuri
Description
Homemade pastries for tea. This recipe for Adjaran khachapuri was shared with me by an acquaintance who works at a Georgian restaurant. These guys, believe me, really know how to cook Georgian dishes. I've tried their Adjaran khachapuri many times—it's unbelievably delicious, beyond words. Of course, to achieve the best result, you should use traditional Georgian cheese. However, if you can't find it, regular cheese will work just fine and it will still taste great. So, here's how to make Adjaran khachapuri at home. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Sift the flour into a deep bowl. It will be even better if you sift the flour twice. The flour will become aerated, which will positively affect the dough.
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Step 2
Dissolve fast-acting dry yeast in a glass of warm milk. Add sugar and salt to the yeast and let the yeast activate. A foamy layer will form on the surface of the milk.
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Step 3
Pour the diluted yeast into the flour and knead the dough. When the dough is well kneaded, add the vegetable oil and knead again. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise for 2–3 hours.
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Step 4
After some time, the dough will rise and become fluffy. The dough should be kneaded down.
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Step 5
Divide the dough into 6–10 pieces. I divided the dough into 6 pieces, and each khachapuri turned out to be the size of a baking sheet. If you don't need such giant khachapuri, divide the dough into smaller pieces. The most optimal is dividing it into 10 pieces.
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Step 6
Grate the cheese on a grater. Add a few tablespoons of sour cream. A little ground black pepper, coriander, and ground fenugreek (utskho-suneli).
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Step 7
Roll out one part of the dough into a flat layer. Fold the edge of the dough from the sides toward the center, forming a rim. Press the edges to seal. Place a portion of the cheese filling in the center of the dough.
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Step 8
Place the prepared khachapuri onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place a few pieces of butter on top of each khachapuri. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Bake the khachapuri in the oven for 7 minutes.
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Step 9
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Place a raw egg on each khachapuri. Be careful when cracking the egg so as not to damage the yolk. Return the baking sheet to the oven. Bake for another 10 minutes.
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Step 10
Serve Adjarian khachapuri at the table, garnished with fresh herbs. Delicious and wonderful khachapuri are ready.