Khachapuri
Khachapuri is a new bake for us! A delciously crisp baked bread that’s traditionally filled with copious amounts of cheese - what’s not to love? Originally from Georgia, they’re just perfect for warming yourself up on cold days: warm, plenty of cheese, and carbs - is this the perfect comfort food?
Ingredients
Dough
2 tsp dried active yeast
1 ½ tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
480g plain flour
240 mls water (warm)
110 mls milk (warm)
1tbsp sunflower oil
Filling
140g cheddar cheese - grated
140g feta - crumbled
1 ball mozzarella - grated
4 spring onions - finely chopped
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
120g chopped cooked ham
Egg for washing the edges of the dough
Method
In a table top mixer mix all the ingredients, except the oil, and mix/knead with a dough hook until smooth and elastic. Add the oil and mix/knead for a further minute.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with cling film - leave in a warm place to prove for about an hour - until doubled in size.
Prepare the cheese filling by mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl
Gently knock back the dough with fingers - cover again and leave to rest for a further 30 mins.
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 large or 5 smaller pieces. Mould each piece of dough into a circle approx 22cm. Roll the edges of the circle inwards and twist each end together to form a boat shape.
Place on a baking sheet lined with greaseproof paper - repeat with the rest of the dough balls.
Fill each boat with the cheese mixture - dividing it equally. Brush sides with egg
Cook in a preheated oven (220C) for 15 mins until golden brown - serve immediately - note take care as the cheese will be hot
