Baking on Cookery-Shmookery

Adjarian Khachapuri

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Adjarian khachapuri are open, boat-shaped breads with a cheese filling and an egg. This version uses tvorog (quark or farmer cheese) and feta for the filling.

Apple and Nut Pie

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This apple pie with nuts consists of a pastry base, a fruit and nut filling, and a sweet meringue topping with lemon zest and cinnamon. It is baked in two stages: first the base with the filling, then the topping.

Brownies with Nuts

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Brownies are chocolate baked treats with a dense centre. This version includes nuts and cinnamon, and is left to cool completely after baking.

Homemade Bread with a Sponge Starter

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Homemade bread made with a sponge starter of water, flour and yeast. Sunflower oil is added to the dough, which is baked in a loaf pan.

Mannik with Tvorog and Raisins

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Mannik (article in Russian) with tvorog and raisins is made with yogurt or kefir. The batter can rest briefly before baking to allow the semolina to absorb moisture.

Prune and Nut Sponge Cake

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A sponge cake with prunes and nuts placed at the bottom of the pan before the batter is added. Turn it out onto a serving plate after baking. Other dried fruit or apples can replace the prunes.

Tvorog Cake with Quince, Nuts and Seeds

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A tvorog cake with thin slices of quince, dried fruit, nuts and seeds. You can use apple instead of quince and flour instead of semolina.

Tvorog Rolls with Nuts and Dried Fruit

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

These small rolls are made with tvorog (quark or farmer cheese) dough and a filling of nuts and dried fruit. Raisins, dried cranberries or prunes work well in the filling.