Ingredients:
For the Dough:
300 ml kefir
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 egg
3 tbsp melted butter
450 g flour
10 g baking powder
For the Filling:
350 g hard cheese (Suluguni, Adyghe, or any hard cheese), grated
1 egg
Salt to taste
Optional: creamy cottage cheese for extra richness
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
In a mixing bowl, combine the kefir, salt, sugar, and egg. Mix well.
Add the melted butter and mix again.
Sift in the flour and baking powder, and mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
Divide the dough into equal portions, depending on the size of khachapuri you want.
Roll out each portion into a circle, about 5mm thick.
In a separate bowl, mix the grated cheese, egg, and salt for the filling. If using, add the creamy cottage cheese.
Place a generous amount of the cheese filling in the center of each dough circle.
Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, leaving the center open, to create a boat shape.
Place the khachapuri on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the khachapuri are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot and enjoy!
