Megrelian Cheese-Stuffed Khachapuri

1. 1 Wheat flour 82 g
2. 2 Plain yogurtpack 300 g ≈ $2.10 60 g
3. 3 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.89 0.4 pcs
4. 4 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.60 11 g
5. 5 Suluguni cheesepack 300 g ≈ $6.00 86 g
6. 6 Khmeli-suneli to taste
7. 7 Salt 2 g
8. 8 Baking powder 2 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Mix yogurt, half an egg, melted butter⁴, salt, and baking powder.

2. Add flour and knead into a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

3. Grate sulguni cheese, set aside one-third for topping, and mix the rest with khmeli-suneli spice.

4. Roll the dough into a circle, place the cheese-spice mix in the center, gather the edges into a pouch, and pinch to seal.

5. Gently roll the pouch into an 18–20 cm disc, transfer to a baking sheet, and brush with the remaining egg.

6. Sprinkle the reserved sulguni on top and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 14–18 minutes until golden brown.