This Khachapuri recipe is a combination of fluffy homemade bread, multiple kinds of cheeses and a runny egg in the center. It’s so cheesy and delicious!
This Georgian staple food is a great side dish for dinner or even a delicious brunch idea. We love to serve it along with other Georgian food like chakhokhbili– an herbed chicken stew.
This recipe was originally posted on Jul 23, 2015, we’ve tweaked it a bit since then.
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How to make khachapuri
- Combine flour, salt, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Then add warm milk. Using the hook attachment, knead the dough until it takes shape. Then add oil and knead some more.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let it double in size. Remove from bowl and divide the dough into 4 boat-shaped pieces. Place the bread boast on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Combine the three kinds of cheese and fill each bread boat. Using a pastry brush, brush with egg wash and bake for 15 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Pull the khachapuri out of the oven, then make a well in the middle. Drop the egg in the center, add pieces of butter to the melted cheese, and bake for another 5-6 minutes.
What is khachapuri
- This Khachapuri recipe is also known as Georgian Cheese Bread. Khachapuri is a warm boat-shaped yeast bread stuffed with multiple different kinds of cheese and an egg in the center.
- There are many variations of Georgian cheese bread that depend on the region and cook. This boat-shaped kind is called khachapuri adjaruli.
Can I make Khachapuri dough ahead of time?
Yes, mix the dough, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. It should rise overnight. Cut it into 4 equal pieces, shape it into boats and let it rise in a warm place for about 20-30 minutes. Then fill with the cheese mixture and bake.
Ingredients for khachapuri (georgian cheese bread)
- all-purpose flour
- salt
- dry active yeast
- granulated sugar
- water
- milk
- olive oil
- Farmers cheese
- Shredded mozzarella
- Feta cheese
- eggs
- unsalted Butter
If you prefer a speedy version of how to make khachapuri, Watch this video of my simpler version with pizza dough.
Full Recipe Instructions
Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)
This Khachapuri recipe is a combination of fluffy homemade bread, multiple kinds of cheeses and a runny egg in the center. It's so cheesy and delicious!
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Servings: 8
Calories: 458kcal
Ingredients
- For the dough:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dry active yeast
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- For the filling:
- 1 1/2 cup Farmers cheese
- 1 1/2 cup Shredded mozzarella
- 1 1/2 cup Feta cheese
- 4 eggs + 1 for egg wash
- unsalted butter optional
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the
- salt, yeast, sugar, and flour.
- Heat water and milk to about 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Then pour it into the bowl of dry ingredients.
- Begin kneading the dough with the hook attachment until it's close to being smooth and elastic.
- Add the oil into the dough and knead for another minute.
- Drizzle a little bit of olive oil onto the bottom and sides of a deep bowl. Place the dough inside the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Set the bowl in a warm place until the dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Remove the plastic wrap and press into the dough a few times with your hands. Cover with plastic wrap once more and let it sit in a warm place for another 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the farmers cheese, feta, and mozzarella in a bowl.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and place it onto a floured surface. Then cut it into 4 equal pieces.
- Spread each piece of the dough into a circle about 9 inches in diameter. Then roll 2 opposite sides of the circle towards the center so it ends up have a boat like shape. Then pinch the corners together.
- Transfer the khachapuri onto a baking sheet lined with greased parchment paper.
- Stuff each khachapuri with the cheese mixture. Beat 1 egg with a teaspoon of water, then brush the dough with egg wash.
- Bake in a preheated 450 degrees oven for about 15 minutes or until the crust becomes golden brown.
- Make a well in the center of each khachapuri with the back of a spoon (about 3 inches in diameter) and drop 1 egg into each well. Then stick a few small pieces of butter into the cheese.
- Return the khachapuri back into the oven and bake for another 5-6 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on your oven. The egg white should be white but still pretty runny. It will cook further as it sits in the hot cheese. When serving, mix the cheese and egg with a fork and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5half of 1 khachapuri | Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 954mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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Hannah says
Hi there! Excited to try this recipe 🙂 question about the measurements for the cheese— is it 1 1/2 cups shredded? crumbled? Or do you have a weight measurement?
Thanks!
Dina says
Hi Hannah, the cheese should be shredded 🙂
Muna says
Hi. What can I use as a substitute for Farmer’s cheese?
Dina says
Hi Muna, if you don’t have farmer’s cheese, you can actually make your own with just milk and Vinegar. Here is my easy farmers cheese recipe. If you don’t have time to make your own, you can use small curd dry cottage cheese.
Lana says
I love this recipe! Simple, delicious and turns out great every time!
Dina says
Thank you so much, Lana! Happy to hear this recipe turns out perfectly every time! Thank you so much for your feedback and support! 🙂
Meg says
So good! Spent the morning making this and the farmer’s cheese (by the way the farmer’s cheese is super duper easy to make, follow her recipe that she links to). I did make the mistake of cooking the egg too long because I thought it looked too raw. It came out as a soft to medium boil consistency. Still super good though! I think if you follow the instructions it should turn out just right.
Meg says
One more thing. I don’t own a stand mixer. Just used my hands and it was perfect!
Dina says
Meg, I am so happy that this recipe turned out so well! 🙂 Thank you for the feedback!
Dina says
Thank you for the feedback Meg, I really appreciate it 🙂
Chris J says
Very tasty and fun to make. Even wife enjoyed these and asked me to make them for two guests for brunch. Passed on the egg addition; otherwise, a mix of other cheeses (feta, mozzarella, cheddar)
Dina says
I am glad that you and your wife enjoyed the khachapuri recipe, Chris!
Julita says
They’re brilliant, thank you very much! Really really tasty!
Dina says
You are very welcome Julita! Happy to hear you loved this Khachapuri recipe! Thank you so much for your feedback 🙂
Dani says
Made this without a stand mixer (can’t afford one lol) so did it the dough by hand. Mind you this is my first time making bread like this, but this recipe was easy to follow and I even added my own variation by adding in some cooked ground beef. Husband LOVED it. I beat myself up over my own food but he said it was perfect. My dough didn’t come out perfect, have to play around with the recipe because it won’t always be 100% the ratio needed. But with your own variations and you playing chef, this is truly a wonderful dinner. Now if only we both weren’t lactose intolerant….
Dina says
Dani, thank you so much for taking the time to write your wonderful feedback! I am so thrilled that both you and your husband loved this recipe even with the variation 🙂
Charlie M says
Made these for brunch today and they were fantastic. Not as pretty in shape as yours, but still inviting to look at as well as eat!
Dina says
Thank you for taking the time to write your kind recipe feedback 🙂 I am so happy that you all loved the khachapuri!
assma says
Hi Dina
how did u make the dough for the (georgian cheese bread) if u don’t mind sharing . Thank you so much
Dina says
Hi 🙂 If you scroll down to the bottom of the blog post, you will see a printable recipe section with detailed measurements and instructions on how to make the dough. I hope that helps!
Heather says
Just made this for the first time tonight and it was super easy and absolutely delicious! Will be a new treat for our home!!!
Dina says
Hi Heather 🙂 That is so awesome to hear that you loved this recipe! It is a family favorite for us as well 🙂 Glad to hear this recipe will be a repeat in your home! I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my food blog! 🙂
Johnny says
I don’t have a stand but I have very good food processor. Can I still make Khachapuri?
Dina says
Hi Johnny, I have personally never tested this recipe with a food processor so I am not too sure what the results would be.
Beth H says
Just saw a food throwdown with Khachapuri as the challenge, it looed amazing. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing!!!
Dina says
I hope you love this recipe, Beth! Let me know how it turns out.
brent snow says
Great video learned a lot
Dina says
Thank you, Brent! Glad to hear this video helped you 🙂 Thank you for your feedback!
jessica says
Can I use drained cottage cheese instead of farmers cheese? Thanks
Dina says
Hi Jessica 🙂 I have never tried using cottage cheese for this recipe so I am not too sure how it will turn out. You can also make your own farmer’s cheese. All you need is milk and vinegar. Here is a link on how to make it. https://simplyhomecooked.com/farmers-cheese/
I hope you give this recipe a try and love it! Let me know how it goes 🙂
John says
Made it with 100% wheat flour and the result was great. Also used the same recipe for pitta bread
Dina says
That is awesome to hear that this Khachapuri recipe worked out with wheat flour! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback and I hope you find many more recipes that you will enjoy on my blog 🙂
Constance says
Amazing, tasty, and what a treat to the senses, with a variety of textures to enjoy in one simple dish. Combined with soup and salad, all the more delightful.
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Constance 🙂 Happy to hear loved this Khachapuri! It really is a perfect addition to any meal 🙂 Thank you for your support and feedback!
Ian Wilkinson says
Hi,
A Russian friend who hails from Georgia has but me onto this recipe, Anything with pastry and cheese are just my thing anyway, but the addition of an egg sounds delicious, so I will be making it soon and let both you, and Albert, what I think and how it went 🙂
greetings from Wales
Kind regards
Ian
PS the cottage cheese available here is usually very moist, would it be beneficial to strain it in some way?
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Ian 🙂 Huge thank you to your friend for showing you this Khachapuri recipe! The egg ties everything together deliciously! I mix it around a bit and the hot cheeses cook it 🙂 I really hope you love this recipe and yes I would love to hear your feedback 🙂
Regarding the cottage cheese, yes you would want to strain it a bit if it is too moist. I hope that helps 🙂
Andreid says
Just discovered your Khachapuri recipes by misspelling a search in Google. I guess today was my lucky day. I’ll be back as soon as I have more time to explore your site.
I am quite curious to discover your Eastern Europe recipes which I find fascinating. Thank you so much for a very interesting site.
simplyhomecooked says
You are very welcome! I am very happy that you stumbled across my food blog 🙂 I hope you give this Khachapuri recipe a try along with many other recipes on my blog! Maybe you will find many recipes that will become family favorites 🙂
Kasturi says
Hi!
I have been obsessed about making these since a long time and have been poring over dozens of recipes and finally have stopped here! Just wanted to know, what can farmers cheese be replaced with.. Feta, Mozarella, cheddar, processed cheese are readily available.
Can’t wait to try these over the weekend!
Thanks in advance!
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Kasturi, I am so glad you stopped by! This khachapuri recipe won’t disappoint! 🙂 To replace the farmers cheese you can either buy dry curd cottage cheese (kind of hard to find) or make your own farmers cheese with just Milk and Vinegar (super easy!) Here is my simple recipe for homemade farmers cheese.
Caitlin Rose says
It was so good! I added a little garlic to the butter and it just enhanced the feta flavor.
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Caitlin 🙂 Glad to hear you loved this Khachapuri recipe! Thanks for the feedback and I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my blog 🙂