Emeruli khachapuri (emeretian cheese bread)

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Yogurt
1 tablespoon Sunflower Oil
½ teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Egg
1 pounds English Lancashire Cheese
Tkemali -- (see recipe)
pinch Salt
1 cup Unbleached Flour
(See Below) -- grated

Directions

DOUGH

FILLING

GARNISH

Preheat oven to 400 F. Mix the yogurt, oil, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the flour, mix well, and knead for 6 to 8 mins to promote elasticity. Work in extra flour if the dough is a bit sticky.

Let the dough rest while preparing the filling. Beat the egg lightly.

Reserve 1 tsp of the egg for glazing the bread. Mix the remaining egg with the grated cheese. (NOTE: you may substitute ½ lb Lancashire and ½ lb Monterey jack, grated; OR you may substitute a medium-sharp white cheddar.) Put the dough on a floured surface and roll it into a circle 12 to 14 inches round by ¼-inch thick. Put the cheese and egg mixture on top of the dough and spread to within 2 inches of edge. Pick up the edges of the dough and gather them together like a drawstring bag. Press out all the air, thenpinch and seal the edges together. Pat the surface with floured hands and gently flip the khachapuri over, sealed side down, onto a nonstick baking sheet. Glaze the top with reserved egg and make a small ½-inch hole in the center to allow steam and heat to escape while it is baking. Place in the upper 3rd of oven. Bake for 5 mins, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for 15 to 20 mins. Serve hot, cut into wedges or slices, with tkemali, as an appetizer or a snack.

To cook on top of stove, do not glaze or make a hole in the center.

Cook uncovered, over low to medium heat for 8 to 10 mins in a lightly oiled cast-iron griddle or frying pan. Turn and cook on the 2nd side until golden. Brush top with melted butter once cooked. (Author's Note): Puri dough may be substituted. Authentic homemade khachapuri is made with yogurt/baking soda dough. Yeast dough (puri) is more commercial.

Recipe By : The Classic Cuisine of Soviet Georgia - ISBN 0-13-138215-2

From: Dan Klepach Date: 03-01-95 (9) Cooking

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