khachapuri (Georgian cheese boats)

Ingredients

• 1 package pre-made raw dough (e.g. Trader Joe’s pizza dough)
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1 1/2 cups feta cheese (crumbled)
• 3/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 4-6 large eggs (in shells)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• flour (to help form dough)

Instructions

1. 1

   Open packaging of pre-made dough and let dough...: Open packaging of pre-made dough and let dough rest at room temperature for 30 mins

2. 2

   Pre-heat oven at 450°F

3. 3

   Mix the cheeses, yogurt, eggs and salt in...: Mix the cheeses, yogurt, eggs and salt in a bowl

4. 4

   Form “boats” according to the video below.

5. 5

   Fill the “boats” with the cheese and egg...: Fill the “boats” with the cheese and egg mixture leaving enough room for an egg on top (don’t add egg yet)

6. 6

   Crack open an egg and beat to create...: Crack open an egg and beat to create an egg wash; brush egg wash on edges of the cheese-filled “boats”

7. 7

   Put “boats” in the oven for 15 mins...: Put “boats” in the oven for 15 mins (or until crust begins to brown)

8. 8

   After removing the “boats” from the oven, use...: After removing the “boats” from the oven, use a spoon to create a dent in the center of the cheese; crack open an egg add add one to each dent

9. 9

   Return “boats” to the oven for 6-8 minutes...: Return “boats” to the oven for 6-8 minutes (or until golden brown)

10. 10

    Serve and enjoy!