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Khachapuri

Georgian Khachapuri: a bread boat filled with bubbling cheese, a runny egg yolk and butter, for about €2 each!

What it costs

Mozzarella, 250 g€1.60
Eggs, 3€0.90
Feta, 100 g€0.80
Yeast, milk & sugar€0.30
Flour, 250 g€0.20
Butter, 30 g€0.15
Total€3.95

Estimated from German discount supermarket prices (Aldi and Lidl) in October 2026. Only the amount used is counted, not the whole pack. Prices vary by store and country.

Ingredients

  • 250 g flour
  • 7 g dry yeast
  • 150 ml warm milk
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp oil and a pinch of salt
  • 250 g mozzarella, grated
  • 100 g feta, crumbled
  • 3 eggs (1 for the filling, 2 yolks for the top)
  • 30 g butter

Steps

  1. Mix the flour, yeast, warm milk, sugar, oil and salt into a soft dough. Knead for 5 minutes and let it rise for 1 hour.
  2. Mix the mozzarella and feta with 1 egg.
  3. Split the dough in two. Roll each into an oval, roll the long sides inward and pinch and twist the ends into a boat shape.
  4. Fill the boats with the cheese and bake at 220°C (200°C fan) for 12–15 minutes until golden.
  5. Make a dip in the cheese, drop in an egg yolk and bake 2–3 minutes more.
  6. Add a knob of butter, stir it all together and tear off the crust to dip.
Momo tasting the Khachapuri

Momo's tips

  • Twist the ends tightly so the boat keeps its shape in the oven.
  • Add the yolk at the end so it stays runny.
  • Stir the yolk and butter into the hot cheese right at the table.

Handy to have

  • Baking tray
  • Rolling pin
  • Box grater