Khatchapuri

Name: Khatchapuri
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (a 1/4-oz package); 7-9 tablespoons warm water; 1 2/3 cups flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 lb Sulguni cheese; 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, melted

7 ingredients

1 steps

Ingredients

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (a 1/4-oz package)
7-9 tablespoons warm water
1 2/3 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 lb Sulguni cheese
1 teaspoon unsalted butter, melted

Directions

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