Khachapuri with Cheese

Name: Khachapuri with Cheese
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 500 g Wheat flour; 600 g Sulguni; 1 Egg yolks

Fluffy, soft, and very delicious baked treat for the whole family! Khachapuri with cheese in milk can easily replace bread. A double layer of cheese melts inside and crisps on the outside, giving an irresistible taste and appetizing appearance. No one can resist this treat!

4.7

(24)

Updated : 09 September, 2025

Easy

More than 1 hour.

Ingredients

Dough

500 grams

Wheat flour

150 milliliters

Water

100 milliliters

Milk

30 grams

Butter

1

Eggs

2 teaspoon

Dry yeast

2 teaspoon

Sugar

1 teaspoon

Salt

Filling

600 grams

Sulguni

Brushing

1

Egg yolks

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 only premium flour. Dry yeast can be replaced with fresh pressed yeast; use twice as much (about 12-15 g / 0.4-0.5 oz).

Step 2

Melt the butter in advance and cool it.

Step 3

Dissolve sugar in warm water heated to 98-104ºF (37-40ºC). Sprinkle dry yeast on the surface and leave until a foamy cap appears (10-20 minutes). If no foam appears, the yeast is poor quality and the dough won’t rise.

Step 4

Sift the flour into a large bowl. Add salt and mix.

Step 5

Make a well in the flour. Add the egg, warm milk, and melted butter. Pour in the activated yeast.

Step 6

Knead soft, elastic, and uniform dough. Shape into a ball, coat with vegetable oil, and place in a bowl. Cover with a towel and leave in a warm place for 1.5-2 hours to rise.

Step 7

While the dough rises, prepare ingredients for the filling and brushing. Instead of sulguni cheese, Imeretian cheese can be used.

Step 8

Grate the sulguni on a coarse grater.

Step 9

Punch down the risen dough and divide into 3 equal parts.

Step 10

Roll each dough piece on a floured surface into a circle 10-11 inches (25-28 cm) in diameter.

Step 11

Place about 150 g (5.3 oz) of grated cheese in the center.

Step 12

Fold the edges of the dough up and gather in the center.

Step 13

Turn the dough seam-side down and roll again into a circle of the same diameter.

Step 14

Place the khachapuri on a parchment-lined baking tray and brush with egg yolk.

Step 15

Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 392ºF (200ºC) for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy!