Authentic Imeruli khachapuri Recipe Imereti, Georgia

A dish many would consider Gregoria's national dish, Imeruli khachapuri is a type of bread with a cheese filling. What sets apart the Imeruli khachapuri from others in the khachapuri group, is its round shape. Typically, the dough is made with flour, water, milk, salt, and a leavening agent, either yeast or baking soda, but eggs, yogurt, buttermilk, and vinegar are often included as well. The filling is comprised of typically two kinds of cheese, the Sulguni, and the Imeretian cheese, but if Georgian cheese is not available, a mixture of mozzarella and feta in equal amounts is often used instead. The preparation starts with making the dough. The ingredients for the dough are mixed, then kneaded, and the dough is left to rise twice, the first rise is longer than the second. The cheese is grated and mixed, and if the mixture is falling apart, a small amount of egg is added, so it becomes compact. The dough is then shaped by hand into a circle and the cheese into a ball ... Read more