Stuffed Georgian Cheese Breads

dale!'s Note:

Delicious little breads for a special dinner. Quite easy to make and can be made ahead up to the oven baking part. Once baked serve these straight away.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 600 g plain flour (4 cups)
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 500 ml Greek yogurt

FILLING

• 125 g mild cheddar cheese , grated
• 75 g feta cheese , finely crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 egg , beaten
• 1 teaspoon fresh mint , finely chopped

Directions:

1. Make the filling by combining all the filling ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
2. Sift 1 cup of the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl.
3. Add the yoghurt and stir until combined.
4. Add the remaining flour and mix until a dough forms.
5. Lighty flour a board or bench and knead the dough for 5 minutes, adding a little extra flour if the dough is sticky.
6. Divide the dough into 8 portions.
7. Cover with a damp tea towel so they don't dry out while you are working.
8. Take one piece and, on a lighty floured surface, roll dough out to a 15cm round.
9. Place 1 tablespoon filling in the centre, then gather the sides and twist the top to seal edges together so the filling is encased in dough.
10. Gently roll out again to a round shape, then place aside on a baking-paper lined tray and cover with another tea towel.
11. Repeat until all of the breads are done.
12. Heat a heavy based frypan over a medium heat and spray with oil spray.
13. Cook breads in batches for 1 minute on each side.
14. Then place breads in a single layer on 1 0r 2 large oven trays and cook at 220 degree C for 10 minutes or until puffed and golden.
15. Serve immediately.