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https://www.southernturk.versust.com/recipe/solitary-khachapuri-boat
Printed September 2, 2026
Printed September 2, 2026
Solo Servings
Solitary Khachapuri Boat
A personal-sized Georgian cheese bread boat with a molten center and a runny egg—interactive eating at its most indulgent.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Pinch of nigella seeds (optional)
Preparation
Khachapuri is meant to be torn apart with your hands, mixing the butter and egg into the molten cheese yourself—it's inherently a personal experience, making it perfect for solo dining. This is edible comfort.
Preparation
- Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add warm water and knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Mix the mozzarella and feta together in a bowl.
- Roll the dough into an oval about 8 inches long on a floured surface.
- Spread the cheese mixture down the center, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Fold the long sides up and pinch the ends to create a boat shape.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until golden.
- Remove from oven, make a well in the cheese, and add the egg yolk and butter.
- Return to oven for 2 minutes, then remove and sprinkle with nigella seeds if using.
- Stir the yolk and butter into the cheese with a fork before tearing off pieces of the crust to scoop.
There's no wrong way to eat this, as long as you're getting butter, egg, cheese, and bread in every bite.
