Megrelian khachapuri
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. Megrelian khachapuri are traditionally made with "Sulguni" cheese. You can optionally add some herbs to the filling, but it's not necessary. To prepare Megrelian khachapuri, you'll need yeast dough, which we'll make using dry yeast. The preparation method is very simple: place cheese into a flatbread, seal it, then roll it out with a rolling pin. Khachapuri can be fried, but the result won't be the same. It's best to bake them. Look, the baking is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Add sugar and yeast to warm water. Stir and let stand, covered with a towel, for 15–20 minutes. We need a yeast "foam" to form.
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Step 2
Pour in the warm milk and melted butter. Gradually add flour. Also add salt. Mix the dough first with a spoon, then knead it on the table. Add flour gradually to prevent the dough from becoming too stiff.
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Step 3
Transfer the kneaded dough back into the bowl and let it rest for about 1.5–2 hours.
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Step 4
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
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Step 5
Knead the risen dough with your hands and divide it into 3 parts, rolling each part into a flat sheet.
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Step 6
Place cheese and just a little butter (it will add juiciness to the filling) in the center of each flatbread.
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Step 7
We shape the future khachapuri into a sort of "pouch". Gather the edges and pinch them together at the top.
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Step 8
Flip seam-side down and roll out. If air has accumulated inside, you can release it using a toothpick.
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Step 9
Transfer the flatbread to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the top with egg yolk and sprinkle with cheese. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius for about 15-20 minutes.
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Step 10
Similarly, assemble 2 more khachapuris. If your egg is small and you don't have enough yolk for brushing, take another one.