Sundays at the Chateau: GEORGIAN KHACHAPURI IN THE 19TH CENTURY BREAD OVEN!!

Here's the footage of the day when my great friend, the epic Georgian chef Levan, was let loose on our traditional wood fired 19th century oven. What started as a sedate video on how to make the traditional Georgian speciality - khachapuri - turned into a party in the bread oven room, in typical Lalande style!
To make it yourself at home, here is Levan's recipe for Acharian Khachapuri:
INGREDIENTS
1kg wheat flour
300ml milk
300ml warm water
7g dry yeast
10g salt
12g sugar
750g mozzarella
400g feta cheese
Egg yolks (1 per 'boat')
Add the yeast to the warm water
Add the salt to the flour
When the yeast begins to foam, add the flour and the milk to it, and knead the dough until no lumps remain.
Cover the bowl with plastic and leave in a warm place for about 40-50 minutes. When the dough has risen, divide it into two equal parts and leave for 5 minutes.
Preheat the oven to it's hottest setting
In the meantime, mix the cheeses together and drain off the excess fluid.
Form the dough into an oval shape and put the cheese on it.
Tuck the edges of the dough under to form a 'boat'. Make sure the cheese is evenly distributed in your 'boat'.
Bake in the oven at 230 degrees (or hotter!). Once the dough is lightly browned and the cheese is melted take the khachapuri out of the oven and add an egg yolk and a knob of butter. Make sure you mix the cheese, egg and butter together well inside the khachapuri.
Enjoy! The khachapuri is best served immediately.
Aside from being an incredible professional clarinetist, Levan is also the owner of a fabulous Georgian restaurant, 'Batoni Khinkali' in Amsterdam.
To see more of the fabulous Levan:
IG: @levan_tskhadadze
Facebook: / levan.tskhadadze
And to find out more about his restaurant: / batonikhinkali
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[@sgtiner1163]

I think Levan has fallen in love with the bread oven! The rest of us have have fallen in love with his enjoyment of cooking in it.

[@teresacarle294]

Too true. 😍Love to see a passionate chef at work producing culinary works of art, esp. with luscious dough & cheese! My favorite combination of ingredients too. 🦋

[@ShipCreek]

I could quite easily take a man like that to my bred.😂🤣😂😱🤣😂

[@chasethecat3839]

@@ShipCreek hahahaha

[@Michelle-wk4ek]

Stef is hanging off his every word lol 😝

[@salt8661]

The fire, bread, cheese, handsome men...what more could a girl ask for?! I’m delighted!🥰😍😊🌱💫💖💫🌱

[@seanreynolds516]

When Levan said he would like to use the wood burning oven if we are allowed to, Stefanie 's answer was pure gold.

[@banitesscruz9771]

(10:11-10:17) "Let me just ask the boss, two seconds. Yes, that's fine, we can do that" (hahaha) nice touch

[@deniewestover]

How cozy Mummy looked tucked up in her gorgeous bed in her fantastic apartment. It all looks so idyllic. It would be a dream come true to visit this magical place. Keep up the wonderful work Stephanie...so many are watching and loving everything you do. ❤️

[@ThuyNguyen-lv3zy]

watching this video again, it cracks me up even more than the first time watching it

[@sallystites2946]

Loved this episode. Your friends are so much fun. Especially as a group.

[@mmeduplechin1577]

I have giggled, chuckled, laughed and have tears running down my cheeks. This video has been so much fun; I've been listening with headphones because the dogs kept coming over to check on me. Levan is quite a "doll" and so funny.(Please relax. He is young enough to be my son/grandson, I'm sure) This episode is now on my FAVORITE BOOKMARKS!

[@annaholiday3881]

Delightful as always. Brightens my day. . Always something different with the gang at La Lande . Restoring a discarded item, history lesson on fabric or ceramics. Cultures and couture. And yes even a Cooking Show done with song dance, the burning of eyelashes and nearly the eyeballs, the loss of a hairdryer, all adds up to an entertaining vlog. We are never asked for a thumbs up, to subscribe or given a sob story to pull in votes. It's just pure entertainment from a lovely old soul that has returned to her castle and draws in friends from around the world to have fun and give back to Others through their charitable adventures! I bow to the Goddess of the castle and woods Princess Stephanie and all that follow her.

[@user-nm8nh3kq8y]

I find it brilliant that a man named Levan, is making a bread dish..😂😂 love this channel !!

[@UDUMBARA_Helsinki]

Dear Lalanders, today I finally decided to become a Patreon on Lalande, I have enjoyed your videos since the first lockdown. The first thing I love to do in the mornings Is have a cup of coffee (sorry Northern European) and enjoy your video. First, after that, I am really ready to work. I have never done this kind of payment online before, BUT I realized that we pay for Netflix, etc, but I enjoy your videos much more. Thank you for the entertainment you provide for so many. Thank you and Thank you for all the wonderful people you have around you. Love from Helsinki, Eva

[@AvaT42]

That is a very good point you wrote. We pay for Netflix and other sites and Stephanie’s vlog is so more enjoyable.

[@michellezevenaar]

I can't afford to so i sometimes leave a playlist on so that alot of videos get played and the adds get 'watched'. I just watched the Christmas playlist from last year, thats 25 videos today. I often leave them on in the background while I'm taking care of my toddler. Its great family friendly content.

[@twobluestripes]

@@michellezevenaar that’s a lovely suggestion for those of us who can’t be patrons!

[@annstroud2168]

I remember one one of their trips to the brocante that Phillip mentioned they needed a bellows. It didn’t happen I don’t remember what they bought. Anyway I hope they have bellows for the next bread oven use. This was a delicious vlog. So much fun. Thank you Stephanie for sharing so much with us.

[@denonde1313]

@@michellezevenaar , I often do the same.

[@pineconequeen]

I had a roller coaster of emotions watching this video: pure love for the cheese boats and pure terror for Levan’s fire building.......innovations.

[@jayneturnbull5041]

I was worried they might burn the chateau down!!

[@cagarden8808]

Me too.

[@OMundoParaIniciantes]

I would pay good money for a cheese boat right now.

[@jneekee]

Me too! I'm sooo hungry now and I only have eggs in my fridge. xD

[@andreadineen6802]

Love seeing Levan again. Hope he comes back soon he’s so lovely 😊 and lovely to look at 😁

[@lincoln5431]

“Let me ask the boss” i thought she was going to ask Isabelle.... gave me a good chuckle! Xx

[@ThalesSilvaTh]

Me too. Good chuckle ! 🤣

[@MsCookiemonster0]

I would like to hear Levan play his clarinet. That would be a real treat.

[@janicerobinson2970]

So Much Fun Watching Him Cook 👩‍🍳 In The Bread 🥖Over x💕

[@SpicyGamerChic]

Another amazing video! That dish looked absolutely amazing! It seems as though everyone had another great evening at Lalande! You all are an absolute joy to watch. Thank you for providing such wonderful content during such hard times around the world. Much love from Texas! 💕✨ Wishing you all the best!

[@utahershey4053]

I have been watching several KZbin shows- yours, Doing It Ourselves, Positano Diaries, Middleagemynx, .fashion mumblr.. Within that mix there are those that promote goods and play long advertisements... and I watch all yours but thank you for not putting on the 2 minute variety plunked in the middle which I skip. But what I give you extra over the top kudos for doing is that you are consistent with a nice long run of programming each time. You deliver consistently and you can tell that you went to Oxford and had to deal with deadlines. I know that this is because all of your work hard and we enjoy the fruits of your labor. But you deliver on the days that you have committed and that consistency creates brand loyalty. You also bring us many vlogs per week and that frequency coupled with delivering to your promised schedule snd above all wonderful content makes you a winner in this arena. Josie of Fashion Mumblr does the same thing. Many and on time.

[@philippaproud441]

I love Levan’s passion, zest, wit and humour ... and his cooking prowess of course 😘😜💗

[@auntytutu]

This was BIG FUN...wish I were there!!!

[@Mabbi54]

One cannot be Dutch and called Friso without having a title of some sort. It comes with the name! Such a fun and delicious evening...thank you for sharing 💛

[@coralwebb4245]

after last week s mention of Khachapuri I couldn’t stop myself and made it the next day....cheese heaven 👌💕😍

[@AvaT42]

I would love to eat in this chef’s restaurant!

[@karinbergman1646]

Amazing! Such delicious cheese boats Monsieur Levan makes! There's always something new and interesting going on at LaLande!💗💗💗

[@gerdaniehaus9508]

That was so much fun. A bellows as a future purchase, maybe at the charity shop?

[@philipjanssen]

@@lizdobson9793 And we’ve found and bought two since!

[@rnggall9640]

@@philipjanssen I hope the nozzle is long enough for the bread oven! No eyebrows may be the least of your problems!

[@philipjanssen]

@@rnggall9640 I’ll let Levan try it first 🤷🏻‍♂️😉

[@chasethecat3839]

@@philipjanssen hahaha..good on you. Your a friend indeed 😄

[@corinnegreen4765]

Thank you Lalanders for a lovely evening’s entertainment xx food looked delicious xx🥰🏰

[@irinakravchuk3622]

can't wait for a delicious receipe from Lavan again!!!

[@vincentminor1638]

I have not laughed so much with one of your vlogs. Im in total love with you all. 😍❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹

[@Fred317]

Levan has a great personality and sense of humor. No wonder he is a successful restaurateur.

[@jaynegrunnill3705]

Loving the Georgian cooking!more please such fun!

[@wmomente]

Yummy levan and yummy khachapuri !,,

[@tinamarie9312]

Heat the chimney first then start the fire. The smoke will seek the heated chimney over exiting the oven door to the room.

[@sheilatems8483]

How do you heat a chimney? Serious question, I have no idea how it would be done and I'd like to know... I have a fireplace and don't want smoke coming into the house.

[@tinamarie9312]

@@sheilatems8483 I ball up a bunch of newspaper, hold them with tongs and sometimes by hand when feeling brave. I light it and hold it up the chimney. It generates heat/heated air. I then quickly light the starter kindling I’ve prepared before I attempt to heat the chimney. It’s amazing how the heat and smoke chase the warm air already in the chimney as soon as I light the kindling to start the fire.

[@sheilatems8483]

@@tinamarie9312 Thank you SO MUCH for the tip!!! I'm fine with fires outside, but inside... a little scary :)

[@sjb3028]

I'm loving the chemistry with Levan and Kat! Teehee....

[@cynthialawlor2420]

Hopefully Stephanie will see this... I just watched a video on Patreon, where you asked if it would be okay to post a Patreon video to KZbin. I’m posting here, because you mentioned that you read KZbin comments more than Patreon comments. Also, I can’t seem to figure out how to post my comments on Patreon, but I’ll deal with that another time. I want to share with you (Stephanie), on my other Patreon accounts it is common for the videos, that are uploaded there, to eventually be uploaded on KZbin. In this way, more KZbin watchers will be more likely to join Patreon. I think doing it this way is quite common, so when you are in a difficult spot (illness, emergency or time restrictions) it is fine to use Patreon videos on KZbin. I personally think you should post all of the interviews, so KZbin viewers get a taste of what is offered on Patreon and be more encouraged to join us over “there”. Just my thoughts and I wanted to tell you what I experience with my other Patreon memberships, in that it’s common for patreon videos to eventually be uploaded on KZbin.

[@LGB229]

Levan put his heart & soul & then some into tht fire. Our Sun cms up out of the ocean in my hm town Va,Bch,VA. Now I will always think of the bread boat at sunrise. Thank you for helping us thru the 2nd round too, Boss. God Bless, Love frm USA💝🐑🍯🐇

[@kurulNan]

When I make this for my Turkish husband, I make the boat bigger, flatten wider and then fold the dough over about an inch so that even the sides of the bread contain a bit of cheese. YUMMMMMMMMM!

[@marykelly9698]

God bless you every day Isabelle you are always so grateful for even the smallest of things , I hope you are enjoying your time in s a sending you and percy big hugs 💕

[@percyattfield3393]

Thank you Mary, we are enjoying SA. Planning a week at a safari lodge near the National Game Reserve.

[@barbaralemere5183]

That looks so good Levan! Yum! We love when you give classes at Lalande.

[@patriciaodoherty5202]

This was so fantastic!Thank you thank you,thank you!

[@bettyrush3651]

It's good to see Isabel

[@nata3467]

I thought she was in South Africa?

[@pietro_valente]

Nata Lewis This was recorded before she left

[@manupsucka]

OMG! You're content just keeps getting better and better! This was so much fun.

[@denisemarle4141]

This is the cheese dish for me! I don't have any feta, but I will by the weekend, this is a must try for cheese lovers! I laughed like mad at Selmar trying to hold onto the out of control KitchenAid bowl, we have one and I have witnessed a somewhat less intense, pastry episode in our kitchen! The Lalande's bread oven is a marvel, now coming into winter, maybe it can be used more, along with more 'Culinary Kitchen Capers' with everyone in turn, cooking and sharing their favorite recipes...? Cat would be great at this. Thank you for another hilarious video, nothing like great food and good company... 🏰🍞🧀🥚✔

[@peterwhite9261]

That made so hungry I had to pause and go eat my supper! I have to try this sometime.

[@caroljollymore7345]

As the epivode opened I thought of the bread oven and finally Stephanie mentioned it and I KNEW Levan would be wanting to get that oven up and running as sure as I know my name! Well done Gang!!!

[@rytazmuro767]

There is an amazing electric bellows called a "Grenadier" and is basically like a hairdryer but not with plastic!!!

[@loveykukahiko4815]

Haha I giggled at the "BOSS" That was so fun to watch. It made me so hungry though.

[@Leebearify]

Oh my heavens!! It would take me a week to eat all of that but I would definitely give it a try!!! Looks fun and fabulous and yummy !!!!!

[@ra_jcat6607]

It is...ive had one before..

[@bredaswitzer1948]

Yummy, i love anything made with cheese and bread😀Isabelle looks adorable tucked up in bed🤗

[@jennistevenson796]

OMG !!!!! Everything Levan cooks looks sooooo delicious, I looooove that he uses so much cheese. I wish I had been there xxxxx

[@kdean9537]

Reminder on...can't wait...sounds like a fun watch! x

[@nataliejameson6455]

Oh thank you so much for this wonderful video!!!! Tons of love to all of you from Nebraska!!!

[@janetmackinnon3411]

What a delight! Thank you.

[@saracarlson-kringle]

Yes. Orgasmic Cheese Bread. Thank you, Levan, Lalande and Stephanie...I FINALLY get to see someone make this bread! [I located and saved several recipes that adapt to the cheeses in the United States back in the mid-90's but I'm the kind of person that learns best visually].

[@anne4083]

Always such amazing friends at the chateau!!!🏰 I made levan's eggplant🍆 rolls with walnut paste was delicious only fault was too much garlic! Also used the paste on bruschetta..was scrumptious 🤗❤️

[@teresacarle294]

😲 Shocking! Hard to imagine there is such a thing as too much garlic. Those who generally like less ought to trim such recipes before making. While those of us who adore it will naturally add more. Easy-peasy. In company, it doesn't matter if everyone is consuming it. 🦋

[@anne4083]

@@teresacarle294 I like garlic but it was so overpowering that it took away the taste of the walnuts!! It wasn't balanced enough.. Obviously if I didn't like garlic I wouldn't have added it!!! 😊🤗

[@q_estionall7424]

That looked exceptually rowdy and amazing good fun. One for the memory book.

[@amppma7302]

stephanie, hats off to you for continuing to assemble gorgeous men at lalande and putting them in your diaries!

[@LL-sq8se]

A Great video 👍🙋🕊️🌟

[@mavep2855]

So much fun! Thanks Stephanie and friends. 🤗

[@tinchina85]

This vlog makes me ALL kinds of happy as I have a dear Georgian friend who has made Khachapuri for me many times! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Wish I could have been there when it came out of the bread oven because I would have truly fought ANYONE for it! ha She also sends me churchkhela (look it up...it's delicious) every time she visits her home country! Teresa

[@annramundo5137]

Oh my goodness this was delightful! Every video makes me laugh out loud!

[@dazzlecook6434]

And at the end his T-shirt is still perfectly white

[@michellemurdock6937]

My husband was a cook for a while. He witnessed his head chef drop a huge vat of spaghetti sauce and not a drop landed on the chef.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Two things get me through Monday morning: The first cup of coffee, followed by the first video of the week from Lalande. Thank you for the video.

[@estherquezada9054]

Such a happy and uplifting vlog! Thank you so much!💛💛

[@daenas]

Stephanie, that dress and jacket looked great on you...reminded me of Diane Von Furstanberg's wrap dress in the 70s. It's just a smart look on you. The food looked delicious!!

[@genevieve6834]

That was amazing, my favourite things, bread , cheese woodfired ovens and very charming Levan .

[@jomcgee6094]

NEVER a dull moment!

[@ms.winnie704]

I loved this! Raw, real and actually productive!

[@Randy8923]

Enjoyed. Looks amazingly delicious! Love to all ❤

[@jackiemako7877]

Wow! What an amazing experience.....this is the BEST!.....so happy to share this.

[@christian66ca]

I had never heard of kachapuri until a few weeks ago and now i have watched 2 chefs in as many weeks make it. I may have to fly to visit Levans' restaurant so he can make it for me when this lockdown is over!. Nice BUM LEVAN!!!

[@TenheadLife]

Just brilliant cooking, friends, and atmosphere.

[@helanalurie9962]

This was such a fun and great evening to watch. You made us all very hungry!!

[@zoerphl]

THAT CHEESE BOAT!!!!!!! 😍

[@Marykguise]

Oh my word!! Sometimes I think you just can’t have any more fun and then you do!! Looks scrumptious 😋

[@elewysoffinchingefeld3066]

LaLande shopping list: Hair dryer, bellows, medium handle pizza peel, lighted walkway between wood oven and kitchen...

[@gglydie4242]

Perfect, plus a good ventilation/exhaust fan for the pizza oven room! :-)

[@karenreeves856]

Oh YUMMMY! My to most favourite things together, bread and cheese - extraordinaire!!

[@geenagr]

I guess it takes a Georgian chef to turn a hair dryer into a flame thrower. pwahahaha. I want to sign him up for Electrical Safety Week: I am sure the firefighters would be delighted to hear the story of him putting a hair dryer into a bread oven. XD XD XD

[@mindakahn9964]

That was a real oy vey moment.

[@margoarmstrong3042]

I've watched this vlog so many times for the sheer delight!

[@edwardm.thornton6313]

Fabolous Wood Oven!!! For sure there is Much Fun & Laughter in your Home 🏰. Good Wishes from Ireland ☘. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@JaimeThomas]

So nice to see Mummy resting eating that incredible cheesy bread yumminess ❤️❤️ loved seeing that bread oven being used and Levan doing his amazing cooking

[@ThuyNguyen-lv3zy]

I laughed so much during this episode!!

[@valeryc2001]

This is great.......he’s greattttt

[@robertcoffen3507]

I injoyed this ..will be trying these in the future ..

[@mdenten]

Love the music!!

[@sharong8511]

I can see a few thousand of us making cheese boats for dinner tonight. Just showed my mum what we’re having! Creamy and delicious cheesy boats! Thanks, Levan.

[@rnggall9640]

not tonight but so soon! Now to check if my pizza oven will get to 500

[@hatshepsut8329]

Wow, who says it is the French who use extraordinary amounts of fat in their dishes? These beautiful creations certainly rank up there in the “heart attack on a plate” scale! So glad the bread oven was fired up for this as so much effort went into its restoration...and glad that Mummy was there to partake as it is very much due to her and Gerald’s hard work that the oven was completed!

[@gisellenorbury2369]

Stephanie I’m coming now . That looked absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing. Ps love the music and the most important the people.

[@TallieBear]

Loved this! Thank you so much ❣️

[@estherquezada9054]

This Sunday at the Chateau food series has really made me crave this delicious food!!💛💛

[@oldheadcook]

Well the best I can do now is a grilled cheese sandwich❗️

[@bettyrush3651]

Happy Birthday Baron !

[@vivienneziegel9859]

Lots of fun and yummy food ❤️🦘❤️🦘❤️

[@MyriamEH]

This was one of my favourite episodes so far!

[@srqlisa7881]

I can't even remember your opening remarks about this vlog, and who cares it was thought provoking and it was fabulous. more more more lol

[@susantaylor1359]

My mouth is watering! It looks so delicious. I have enjoyed meeting Levan. Look forward to his next visit.

[@donbennett]

Making memories at Lalonde, one Khachapuri at a time.

[@42apprentice]

Ooh, yum I must give that a go!

[@sandrashaw1011]

You REALLY REALLY need to put together a cookbook PLEASE

[@deannayoung5311]

I'm in love with de chef🥰 And my mouth is watering I'm so hungry now!!!🤤😛 Thank yu for sharing this Stephanie" 💐💞

[@rose-marie7351]

so much fun!!! :D