georgian cheese bread • khachapuri

How To Make georgian cheese bread • khachapuri

• Step 1
  In the bowl of a stand mixer, add yeast, lukewarm milk, and water, plus sugar. Stir and let the yeast proof for 15 minutes.
• Step 2
  In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, basil leaves, and salt. Whisk until blended and set aside.
• Step 3
  When the yeast is foamy, add olive oil and dry ingredients. With the dough hook attachment, process on speed 2 for 2 minutes. Increase to speed 3 and mix for 5 minutes, adding a Tbsp of remaining flour at a time.
• Step 4
  When the dough clings around the hook, increase to speed 4 and knead for 4 minutes – if it sticks at the bottom of the bowl, add another tbsp. flour.
• Step 5
  Drop dough onto a lightly floured work surface, and with floured hands, pull under to form a ball. Place it in a greased bowl and toss to coat with oil.
• Step 6
  Cover with a clean dish towel and transfer to a draft-free area. Let it rise for 1:30 to 2 hours or until it doubles in size.
• Step 7
  Meanwhile, in a small bowl, add the 3 cheeses and stir well before seasoning with freshly ground mixed peppercorns; stir again and set aside until needed.
• Step 8
  After rising time is up, preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Step 9
  Drop dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Form a ball and, using a bench scraper, divide it evenly into two pieces. Pull each piece under to form a ball.
• Step 10
  Working with one at a time, roll out the dough into a rectangle of 11 inches long by 7 inches wide.
• Step 11
  Add 2/3 cup cheese mixture onto the dough, leaving an inch around the edges. Roll up the widest sides, tightly over the cheese. Take the ends and twist them together to form a boat shape. Spread out the other 1/3 cup cheese mixture.
• Step 12
  Carefully but quickly, lift the khachapuri onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; reshape the dough if needed and spread the cheese evenly. Repeat the same steps with the other dough ball.
• Step 13
  Brush the edges with egg wash before transferring to the preheated oven. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and the cheeses are melted.
• Step 14
  Remove from the heat and add an egg into the center of each khachapuri; sprinkle on some smoked paprika
• Step 15
  Return the baking sheet back to the oven. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until the eggs are almost set.
• Step 16
  Remove from the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle on some finely chopped parsley and serve immediately.
• Step 17
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