Khachapuri with cottage cheese dough
8 servings
60 minutes
Khachapuri with cottage cheese dough is a variation of the traditional Georgian dish that enchants with its soft, airy dough and rich cheese filling. Unlike classic khachapuri, it uses cottage cheese dough that adds tenderness and a subtle milky flavor to the dish. The cheese filling combines semi-hard cheeses, eggs, sour cream, and garlic to create an amazing balance of saltiness and creamy texture. It’s an ideal choice for breakfast or a cozy family dinner. Khachapuri can be served with greens, fresh vegetables or sauces, creating a new flavor accent each time. Georgian cuisine is famous for its soulful dishes, and this recipe is no exception: it brings warmth and joy to every home where it is prepared.
1
Preparing the dough: Mix 1 pack of cottage cheese (200-220 g) with melted butter. Add 1 egg, a pinch of baking soda extinguished with vinegar, and a teaspoon of sugar. Pour in 1.5 cups of flour into the homogeneous mass and knead the dough.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 220 g
- Butter: 90 g
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Baking soda reacted with acid: pinch
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 225 g
2
Prepare the filling: grate semi-hard cheese on a coarse or fine grater. You can mix different cheeses. Add 2 eggs, 3 tablespoons of sour cream, and finely chopped garlic. Mix everything.
- Cheese: 300 g
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Sour cream: 3 tablespoons
- Finely chopped garlic: 1 head
3
Divide the dough into 2 parts and roll out into flatbreads according to the baking shape.
4
Place 1 flatbread in the mold. Top with the filling. Cover the filling with the 2nd flatbread.
5
Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
