KHACHAPURI

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While in Russia, where we adopted our two children, my husband and I discovered these marvelous cheese pies. The traditional pastries, named khachapuri, can be served with a salad for a celebratory supper or shaped into bite-sized hors d'oeuvres. -Rachel Sauder, Tremont, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
FILLING:
1 large egg, lightly beaten
12 ounces brick cheese, shredded

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Stir in butter and honey. In another bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups flour, salt and coriander; gradually add to yeast mixture, beating until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into six balls. Roll each into a 6-1/2-in. circle., In a small bowl, combine egg and cheese. Mound about 1/2 cup cheese mixture in the center of each circle. Fold dough over filling, gathering and twisting into a knot to seal. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Let stand for 10 minutes. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 820mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.