Homemade-style Khachapuri
Description
Although this simple homemade-style khachapuri recipe belongs to traditional Georgian cuisine, I think this dish has found its admirers all over the globe. These amazing flatbreads, with their incredibly tender cheese filling, simply melt in your mouth and drive you crazy with their divine aroma. And preparing this dish is not difficult at all—I'll show you how to make homemade khachapuri quickly and with minimal effort. These flatbreads will become not only a wonderful breakfast for you, but also a perfect accompaniment to various dishes for lunch or dinner. They can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
So, let's start by grating the cheese on a coarse grater. If desired, you can add fresh herbs or garlic to the filling.
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Step 2
Now let's prepare the dough. Sift the flour into a bowl and mix it with the baking powder. Make a well in the center of the flour, pour in the kefir, then crack in the egg, and add sugar, salt, and vegetable oil.
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Step 3
Mix all the ingredients and knead them into a soft, elastic dough. Place it in the refrigerator for about an hour.
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Step 4
After the time has elapsed, remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide it into 6-7 equal parts.
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Step 5
Take one piece of dough at a time and roll it out into a thin round sheet.
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Step 6
Place the cheese filling in the center of each circle.
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Step 7
Tightly seal the edges of the dough on top.
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Step 8
Now roll out the khachapuri slightly with a rolling pin to form a flat cake with cheese inside.
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Step 9
Place the pan on the stove and heat it well. If the pan has a non-stick coating, there's no need to add oil. However, if the coating isn't very good, you can add a little drop of oil. Now place the flatbread on the pan and fry each side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
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Step 10
Brush the ready khachapuri with butter on all sides and serve. Enjoy your meal!