Ossetian-style khachapuri
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. For example, there are many interesting recipes in Caucasian cuisine that use sulguni cheese (or a similar one). Today I've described one for you. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Mix the water with sugar and yeast. Let the starter sit in a warm place for half an hour.
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Step 2
Sift the flour into a deep bowl. Add warm milk, egg, and melted butter.
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Step 3
Pour the yeast into the milk mixture. Knead the dough for 10 minutes. Shape it into a ball and let it sit for 2 hours at room temperature.
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Step 4
Divide the dough into 3 parts. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater. Roll out each part of the dough on a floured surface, making the flatbreads not too thin. Place 1/3 of the cheese in the center.
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Step 5
Then pinch the flatbread in the center to let the air out.
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Step 6
Flip the flatbread over and roll it out again. Prick the dough several times.
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Step 7
Brush the top of the khachapuri with beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with a little cheese. Do the same with the remaining portions of dough and cheese.
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Step 8
Bake the khachapuri on parchment paper for 10 minutes at 200 degrees, then for another 5 minutes at 250 degrees. Enjoy the pastry while it's hot.