Achma with Suluguni

12 servings

120 minutes

Achma with suluguni is a true Georgian gastronomic treasure that dates back to ancient traditions of baking unleavened dough. Unlike traditional pies, achma is prepared in layers, each soaked in butter and generously sprinkled with aromatic suluguni—a tender, salty cheese that melts perfectly when baked. The finished dish delights with its rich creamy-cheese flavor, light flaky texture, and golden crispy crust. Achma is perfect for festive gatherings as well as cozy family dinners, becoming the main highlight on the table. It is served hot, and its stretchy cheese and delicate dough layers make every guest want a second helping.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 855.5
• Proteins: 36g
• Fats: 52.3g
• Carbohydrates: 62.8g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 1 kg
• Suluguni cheese: 1.5 kg
• Butter: 270 g
• Chicken egg: 5 pc
• Water: 300 ml
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Fill the pot with water, add salt, and place it on medium heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 300 ml
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Beat the eggs lightly, add water and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 5 piece
   • Water: 300 ml
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Then carefully add the sifted flour and knead the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 kg

4. We divide the dough into 7 parts (two of them are larger than the others).

5. Shape each piece into a ball and place the dough in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

6. Then roll out the dough - it should be thin layers, the base layer should be larger.

7. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Suluguni cheese: 1.5 kg

8. We melt the butter over low heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 270 g

9. Take a 35 cm mold, line it with baking paper, grease it, add the first layer (the edges should extend beyond the mold), grease it, and sprinkle cheese to cover the entire surface.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 270 g
   • Suluguni cheese: 1.5 kg

10. The remaining 5 layers need to be cooked. Each layer is dipped in boiling salted water for 20 seconds, then removed and placed in cold water, and then the layer should be placed on a towel to dry.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt:  to taste

11. Then layer the prepared dough in the mold. Grease each layer and sprinkle with cheese.

    Required ingredients:

    • Butter: 270 g
    • Suluguni cheese: 1.5 kg

12. Then we cover the form with the last layer, fold the edges of the base layer, and brush with oil and beaten egg.

    Required ingredients:

    • Butter: 270 g
    • Chicken egg: 5 piece

13. Place the dish in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 30 minutes.