Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)

Ingredients

The Dough

• 1 1/4 cups full fat yogurt
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

The Filling

• 9 ounces buffalo mozzarella cheese
• 9 ounces cream cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• salt, to taste
• butter, for frying

Directions

1. 1

   Make a smooth dough out of the dough ingredients. Use as much flour as needed to keep dough light without it sticking to your hands.

2. 2

   Leave the dough to rest for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Prepare the filling. Grate the mozzarella and then mix with the cream cheese. Add the egg and butter and process into a smooth, glutinous mixture using either a hand mixer or a wooden spoon.

4. 4

   Season with salt, if needed, and divide into 4 balls.

5. 5

   Shape the dough into 4 balls also and roll these out to form 8 inch circles.

6. 6

   Put the cheese filling balls into each dough circle and bring the edges of the dough circle up and over to seal. (Example.like an omelet or a calzone) Press firmly to seal.

7. 7

   Carefully press the dough flat into a circular shape until each will fill a large skillet.

8. 8

   Fry individually in hot butter, covered, before turning them and frying the other side, uncovered.

9. 9

   Cut each flat loaf into 4 portions and serve hot.