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Cheese-Filled Bread with Sesame Seeds

Name: Cheese-Filled Bread with Sesame Seeds
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Georgian
Ingredients: 500g flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 packet active dry yeast; 250ml warm water; 100g butter (softened); 200g grated cheese (e.g., sulguni or cheddar); 1 egg (for brushing); 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

A traditional Georgian cheese bread with a melted cheese filling, known as Imeruli style.

50 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix flour, salt, and yeast in a bowl. Add warm water and knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
Roll out the dough into a large circle and place it on a baking sheet.
Spread the cheese over the dough, leaving a border around the edges.
Fold the edges over the cheese and brush with beaten egg.
Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

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