Georgian Spinach Khachapuri

Serves: 4

Zoie Ernser

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

55

Spice

51

Sweetness

55

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

1

Egg

3 tbsps

Olive Oil

1 cup

Seltzer

110 g

Cream Cheese

1 clove

Garlic (minced)

1 pinch

Cayenne

1 tsp

Fenugreek

110 g

Feta Cheese

Directions:

1

In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a paddle, mix the flour and the salt

2

Add the egg, oil, and seltzer, and mix to form a soft dough

3

Turn out the dough and knead, by hand, for 1 minute, until the dough is elastic

4

Divide the dough into 4 pieces, form into balls, cover in plastic, and let rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour

5

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

6

When chilled, roll the ball into a square

7

Trim the edges, and brush with melted butter

8

Fold the dough in half, and brush with butter

9

Fold the dough in half again, to make a square

10

Place 1/2 cup Spinach-Cheese Filling in the center

11

Sprinkle with some string cheese

12

Fold up the corners like a half open envelope

13

Repeat with remaining ingredients

14

Bake for 25 minutes

15

For the Spinach-Cheese Filling: Mix together the cream cheese, hazelnuts, garlic, cilantro, coriander, cayenne, fenugreek, salt, and black pepper

16

Thoroughly drain the spinach and chop

17

Mix into the mixture, then fold in the feta

18

Set aside until ready to use