Khychin dough
Description
Homemade pastries for tea. In shape and preparation, khachapuri resemble the familiar flatbreads we know. They can be made with a variety of fillings: cheese, potatoes, cottage cheese, meat, mushrooms, herbs, etc., as well as combinations of several ingredients. This is a delicious and filling dish. These flatbreads are perfect for a snack or can be used instead of bread. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Sift the wheat flour to make the baked goods light and airy, transfer it to a bowl, add the dry yeast, and mix lightly.
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Step 2
2. Pour the whey into a saucepan, add sugar, salt, and vegetable oil, mix and slightly warm over heat, then gradually pour it into the flour in a thin stream.
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Step 3
3. Knead the dough, place it on the table, and roll it until it stops sticking to your hands. Put the dough into a bowl, cover it with a towel, and leave it in a warm place for 1.5–2 hours.
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Step 4
4. Boil the potatoes, mash them into a puree, mix with grated cheese, and season with salt.
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Step 5
5. Divide the finished dough into portions, place them on the table, put a ball of filling on top, wrap the dough around the filling, and carefully seal the edges to prevent the filling from leaking. Roll out into a flatbread about 1.5 centimeters thick.
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Step 6
6. Fry the flatbreads on a hot skillet with a generous amount of sunflower oil (on both sides). Stack them on top of each other and serve.