Ajaria, an autonomous republic in Georgia, is thought for a particular boat, however it’s not one which sails the Black Sea. This golden vessel, referred to as a khachapuri, is crafted from comfortable bread dough and emerges from the oven with a pool of melted cheese. In our model, candy mozzarella, nutty fontina, and salty feta crumbles get paired with our recent Sautéed Spinach. The correct approach to expertise this masterpiece is to make use of an fringe of torn-off bread to swirl the butter and egg yolk into the melty, scorching cheese.
Spinach Khachapuris
Makes 6 khachapuris
- 4 to 4⅓ cups (508 to 550 grams) bread flour
- 1 tablespoon (12 grams) granulated sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons (7 grams) immediate yeast
- 2 teaspoons (6 grams) kosher salt
- 1 cup (240 grams) heat water (120°F/49°C to 130°F/54°C)
- ½ cup (120 grams) heat entire milk (120°F/49°C to 130°F/54°C)
- 2 tablespoons (24 grams) olive oil
- 1½ cups (170 grams) shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- 1½ cups (170 grams) shredded fontina cheese
- 1½ cups (170 grams) crumbled feta cheese
- Sautéed Spinach (recipe follows)
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) recent lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon floor black pepper
- 1 giant egg (50 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) water
- 6 giant egg yolks (112 grams)
- Garnish: unsalted butter, chopped recent parsley
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Within the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk collectively 4 cups (508 grams) flour, sugar,’ yeast, and salt by hand. Add 1 cup (240 grams) heat water, heat milk, and oil; utilizing the paddle attachment, beat at low velocity till a shaggy dough varieties.
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Swap to the dough hook attachment, and beat at low velocity till dough is easy, elastic, and barely cheesy, 12 to 14 minutes; add as much as remaining ⅓ cup (42 grams) flour, 1 tablespoon (8 grams) at a time, if dough is simply too sticky.
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Evenly oil a big bowl. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease prime. Cowl and let rise in a heat, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) till doubled in measurement, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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In a medium bowl, stir collectively cheeses. Stir in Sautéed Spinach, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate till prepared to make use of.
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Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Punch down dough, and let stand for five minutes. Prove onto a flippantly floured floor, and divide into 6 parts (about 155 grams every). Form 1 portion into an oval; press flat. (Preserve remaining dough coated to forestall it from drying out.) Roll right into a 9×5-inch oval, flouring floor as wanted. Place on a ready pan. (Be certain that oval remains to be 9×5 inches.) Repeat with remaining dough, inserting 3 ovals on every ready pan. (It’s OK that they’re shut collectively; after last shaping, they are going to be far sufficient aside for baking.) Cowl and let stand for quarter-hour.
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Spoon cheese combination onto ovals (about 112 grams every). Unfold cheese combination, leaving a 1-inch border round edges. Twist and roll dough on both sides of cheese combination towards middle to type a crust, barely overlapping filling. Pinch ends collectively; twist ends, and barely tuck underneath to type a ship form. Cowl and let rise in a heat, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) till puffed, about 20 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 375° (190°C).
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In a small bowl, whisk collectively egg and 1 teaspoon (5 grams) water. Utilizing a pastry brush, brush dough with egg wash.
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Bake till dough is golden, 22 to 26 minutes. Utilizing the again of a spoon, make an indentation in cheese combination. Place 1 egg yolk in every indentation. Bake till edges of yolks simply begin to set, 2 to 4 minutes extra. Garnish with butter and parsley, if desired. Serve instantly.
Sautéed Spinach
- 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (20 grams) minced garlic
- 1 (10-ounce) container (284 grams) recent child spinach
- 2 teaspoons (6 grams) kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) recent lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon (1 gram) floor black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed purple pepper
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In a big skillet, soften butter over medium warmth. Add garlic; prepare dinner, stirring continuously, for 1 minute. Add spinach, tossing to coat, and prepare dinner till wilted. Stir in salt, lemon juice, and peppers. Pour into fine-mesh sieve set over a small bowl, and let cool to room temperature. Press combination between paper towels to take away all extra moisture.
