Where does Khachapuri come from?

Khachapuri — country of origin: Georgia.

What is Khachapuri made of?

Wheat flour, cheese, egg, butter.

Which allergens does Khachapuri contain?

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).

How do you pronounce Khachapuri?

ხაჭაპური (Georgian) is pronounced /χat͡ʃʼapʰuri/.

Khachapuri

ხაჭაპურიPronunciation (IPA) /χat͡ʃʼapʰuri/

A Georgian cheese-filled bread, shaped and baked in regional styles.

Also known as: ხაჭაპური

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Cereals (gluten)

Wheat

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products

Egg

Contains eggs and egg products

Milk (including Lactose)

Contains milk and milk products (including lactose)

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

What it really is

Khachapuri is a Georgian family of cheese-filled breads, including the boat-shaped Adjarian style.

Khachapuri varies by region in its shape, dough and cheese filling, so the name does not describe one universal loaf. The Adjarian style is formed as an open boat, filled with cheese and baked. An egg and butter are added at the end, and diners mix them into the hot cheese at the table. This creates a soft, rich center surrounded by bread. The finishing method belongs to this style; other khachapuri may be round, closed or layered and need not contain egg.

Wheat and dairy are part of the represented bread, and the Adjarian version also includes egg. Cheese varieties and proportions differ, so the exact taste and saltiness depend on the bakery. The open shape is functional as well as recognizable: it holds the cheese while baking and leaves room for the topping. Khachapuri is served as a filling snack or meal, but side dishes are not inherent to the bread. A menu should identify the regional style to prevent diners from expecting the egg-and-butter center in every version.

How it's served

Serve the Adjarian bread hot, while the cheese remains soft. The egg and butter can be mixed in at the table, then pieces of crust are torn off and dipped into the center. Other styles may be sliced or served differently.

Name the regional form and describe its filling. For Adjarian khachapuri, state cheese, egg and butter; confirm the dough and cheese blend for the actual batch.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Khachapuri?: A Georgian cheese-filled bread, shaped and baked in regional styles.
Where does Khachapuri come from?: Khachapuri — country of origin: Georgia.
What is Khachapuri made of?: Wheat flour, cheese, egg, butter.
Which allergens does Khachapuri contain?: Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).
What is Khachapuri also known as?: Ხაჭაპური.
How do you pronounce Khachapuri?: ხაჭაპური (Georgian) is pronounced /χat͡ʃʼapʰuri/.