Khachapuri Cheese Egg Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cheese Filling
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454 g part-skim mozzarella, shredded
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227 g feta cheese, crumbled
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200 g provolone cheese, shredded
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1 large egg
→ Kale and Toppings
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2 cups (about 70 g) Tuscan kale, shredded
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
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kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup (15 g) fresh basil, chopped
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1/4 cup (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, grated
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crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
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2 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
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2 large eggs (for baking, plus 1 egg yolk if preferred)
→ Dough
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454 g pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
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flour, for dusting
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 230°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, combine shredded mozzarella, crumbled feta, and shredded provolone. Add 1 large egg and mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
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In a small bowl, toss shredded Tuscan kale with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper, massaging until slightly softened.
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Divide pizza dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, shape each piece into an oval, approximately 25 cm in length. Transfer to prepared baking sheets. Evenly distribute the cheese mixture into the center of each dough, leaving a 2.5 cm border. Fold edges over the cheese to form a boat shape. Top each with massaged kale.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese begins to melt.
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Remove from oven and carefully crack 1 egg (or only the yolk if preferred) into the center of each bread. Return to oven and bake for an additional 3–5 minutes, until egg white is just set.
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While breads finish baking, combine remaining extra virgin olive oil, chopped basil, parsley, dill, grated garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
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Remove breads from oven, placing 1 tablespoon butter in the center of each. Gently mix butter and baked egg into the cheese filling to finish cooking the egg. Brush generously with herb sauce. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Dough can be prepared ahead or purchased pre-made for convenience.
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For a runnier yolk, bake the egg for a shorter duration as desired.