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Georgian Imeruli Khachapuri with Fermented Dough

Name: Georgian Imeruli Khachapuri with Fermented Dough
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Georgian
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup warm water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cups grated kashar cheese; 1 egg (for brushing)

A traditional Georgian cheese-filled bread with a tangy, slightly sour crust from natural fermentation

75 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl
Add warm water and olive oil, knead into smooth dough
Cover and let dough ferment at room temperature for 8-12 hours
Roll out into a circle, add cheese, fold edges
Brush with egg wash, bake at 220°C for 20-25 minutes

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