Khachapuri Adjaruli (Georgian Cheese Boat)

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Instant Yeast
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 3/4 cup Warm Water
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/2 cup Feta Cheese
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Butter

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. 2Add warm water and olive oil and mix until a dough forms.
3. 3Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
4. 4Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. 5Preheat oven to about 230°C.
6. 6Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces.
7. 7Roll each piece of dough into an oval shape.
8. 8Pinch the ends of the oval to form a boat shape.
9. 9Mix mozzarella and feta cheese together.
10. 10Fill the boats with the cheese mixture.
11. 11Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
12. 12Remove from oven and crack an egg into the center of each boat.
13. 13Place a pat of butter on top of the egg.
14. 14Bake for 2-3 minutes more, or until the egg white is set but the yolk is still runny.
15. 15Serve immediately.

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