Adjarian Khachapuri with Suluguni Cheese in the Oven

Name: Adjarian Khachapuri with Suluguni Cheese in the Oven
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g Wheat flour; 450 g Soft cheese

Original, beautiful, appetizing, and very tasty! Adjarian Khachapuri with Suluguni Cheese in the oven is one of the most popular Georgian dishes. It is an open boat-shaped pie filled with aromatic melted cheese. Surprisingly, it’s easy to make at home.

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Updated : 22 September, 2025

Easy

More than 1 hour.

Ingredients

Dough

400 grams

Wheat flour

300 milliliters

Milk

2 tablespoon

Vegetable oil

1 teaspoon

Dry yeast

0.5 teaspoon

Sugar

0.5 teaspoon

Salt

Filling

450 grams

Soft cheese

2

Egg yolks

50 grams

Butter

Table

Table of volume measurements:

teaspoon - 5 ml
dessert spoon - 10 ml
tablespoon - 20 ml
glass - 200 ml

Preparation

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Step 1

Use milk of any fat content. Choose natural, high-quality cheese without vegetable fats. Vegetable oil should be refined and odorless.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift the flour to aerate it for a fluffy dough. Add sugar, salt, and dry yeast. Mix. Warm milk to 37-38°C (98-100°F). Pour milk into flour while stirring with a fork, then add vegetable oil.

Step 3

Knead by hand. Oil your hands to prevent sticking. The dough will quickly become homogeneous and form a ball. Adjust flour as needed for desired consistency.

Step 4

Dough should be soft; don’t overdo the flour or khachapuri will be tough. Cover the dough and leave in a warm place for 1 hour. Punch down and leave another 30 minutes.

Step 5

While dough rises, prepare filling: grate the cheese coarsely.

Step 6

Divide the cheese into two portions for two khachapuri.

Step 7

Dough should rise slightly more. Divide into two parts.

Step 8

Dust the work surface with flour. Roll out one portion into an elongated rectangle, 5-7 mm thick.

Step 9

Place strips of cheese along the long edges.

Step 10

Fold edges over the cheese, pinch ends, and flatten the center to form a boat shape. Repeat for the second khachapuri.

Step 11

Line a baking tray with parchment. Place khachapuri apart as they will expand while baking.

Step 12

Place cheese in the center of each boat.

Step 13

Melt a small piece of butter and brush the edges.

Step 14

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (355°F) until golden, 15-20 minutes (adjust for your oven).

Step 15

Remove from oven. Make a small well in the center and pour in an egg yolk (or whole egg, baking 5 more minutes). Add butter around the yolk. Serve immediately.

Step 16

One khachapuri serves two. Eat by hand, tearing pieces and dipping into melted cheese and yolk. Enjoy!