VOLUME 1 - Kilimanjaro Foods

Khachapuri (Cheese Pie)
6 Servings
DOUGH ==========================
4 c flour
1 t salt
1 egg,beaten
7 T corn oil
1 c water
CHEESE FILLING KHWELI ==========
1 lb feta cheese (georgian
-brindza) wate,r, cold
1/2 lb farmer cheese
1 egg,beaten
RED BEAN FILLING ===============
1 lb dried red beans water,cold
1 bay leaf
1/2 t black pepper
1/8 t hot chili flakes
1 t salt
Prepare dough by mixing together all of its ingreds except for 5
tbs oil. Knead for 5 mins, dusting dough liberally w/flour so that it
can handled easily. Divide dough into 6 equal parts. Knead them for
several moments, roll each part into a ball, and flatten slightly to
give a bun shape. Set aside in a warm spot, covered w/plastic bag
for 1/2 hr.
Cover feta cheese w/cold water for 15 mins, then drain well to
remove excess salt. This step is only necessary if you object to the
salt. Process both cheese & egg into a smooth puree. Set side.
Roll out one of dough buns on a floured board to a thin
pancake of abt 12-inches in diameter. Lift pancake in air & stretch
it out by lifting & turning; weight of dough will stretch it out to
paper-thin sheet. It can also be stretch out strudel style by pulling