Georgian Cheese Bread

Health score
5%
Georgian Cheese Bread
240 min.
8
202kcal

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Discover the delightful flavors of Georgian cuisine with this irresistible Cheese Bread, a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. Known as "Khachapuri," this traditional bread is a beloved staple in Georgia, celebrated for its warm, cheesy center and golden, crusty exterior. Perfect as a side dish, antipasti, or even a snack, this recipe brings a taste of the Caucasus right to your kitchen.

Imagine pulling a freshly baked loaf from the oven, the aroma of melted Havarti and mozzarella wafting through the air, enticing everyone around. The process of making this cheese bread is not only rewarding but also a wonderful way to spend time in the kitchen. With a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can create a dish that is both comforting and indulgent.

This recipe yields eight generous servings, making it ideal for gatherings or family dinners. The combination of rich cheeses and a perfectly baked crust creates a delightful contrast in textures that will have everyone coming back for more. Whether you serve it as a starter or a snack, this Georgian Cheese Bread is sure to be a hit. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Georgia!

Ingredients

  • 2.3 teaspoons yeast dry (a)
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.3 pound havarti cheese grated
  • 0.3 pound mozzarella cheese salted grated
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.7 cups flour all-purpose divided
  • teaspoon butter unsalted melted
  • tablespoons water (105-115°F)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • pizza pan
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Sprinkle yeast over warm water and stir in 1 tablespoon flour.
  2. Let stand until creamy, about 5 minutes. (If yeast does not activate, start over with new yeast.)
  3. Stir together salt and remaining flour in a large bowl, then stir in egg and yeast mixture to form a dough.
  4. Turn out dough onto a well-floured surface and turn to coat with flour, then knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Form into a ball and dust with flour.
  5. Let dough rest in a bowl, covered with plastic wrap, punching down with a wet fist every hour, at least 2 hours and up to
  6. Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in middle.
  7. Turn out dough onto floured pizza pan, turning to coat, then flatten with your fingers into a 7-inch disk.
  8. Toss together cheeses and press into a compact 3-inch ball with your hands.
  9. Place ball in middle of dough, then gather dough up around ball of cheese, squeezing excess dough into a topknot. Press down on topknot with a damp fist to press cheese out from center. Continue to flatten dough and distribute cheese evenly, pressing outward from center, until dough is an 11-inch disk.
  10. Cut a 6-inch X through top of dough to expose cheese.
  11. Bake until pale golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
  12. Brush surface of dough with butter and bake until golden and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  13. Serve cut into wedges.
  14. • Dough can be made 1 day ahead and chilled in bowl (for a slow rise), covered with plastic wrap. Punch down and bring to room temperature before proceeding with recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Calories202kcal
Protein20.87%
Fat37.69%
Carbs41.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.75
Glycemic Load
14.46
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.0452174375887%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:201.96kcal
10.1%
Fat:8.39g
12.91%
Saturated Fat:4.88g
30.51%
Carbohydrates:20.76g
6.92%
Net Carbohydrates:19.82g
7.21%
Sugar:0.24g
0.27%
Cholesterol:48.27mg
16.09%
Sodium:424.48mg
18.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.45g
20.9%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.97%
Selenium:14.44µg
20.62%
Folate:80.58µg
20.15%
Phosphorus:171.53mg
17.15%
Calcium:165.97mg
16.6%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.43%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.76%
Vitamin B3:1.92mg
9.62%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.6%
Zinc:1.32mg
8.77%
Iron:1.42mg
7.91%
Vitamin A:257.6IU
5.15%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
3.97%
Fiber:0.94g
3.75%
Magnesium:13.75mg
3.44%
Copper:0.06mg
3.1%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.66%
Potassium:65.32mg
1.87%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.52%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.46%
Source:Epicurious