Savory Georgian Lobiani with Spiced Bean Filling

Name: Savory Georgian Lobiani with Spiced Bean Filling
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: All-purpose flour; Warm water; Active dry yeast; Olive oil; Salt; Kidney beans, cooked and mashed; Onion, finely chopped; Garlic, minced; Smoked paprika; Ground coriander; Salt and pepper; Egg, beaten; Milk

A Traditional Georgian Flatbread Delight

Lobiani is a delicious Georgian flatbread filled with a rich and spiced bean mixture. Perfect as a snack or side dish, it's a comforting staple in Georgian cuisine.

3 h 30 min
8
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Dough

All-purpose flour

4 cups

Warm water

1 ½ cups

Active dry yeast

1 packet (2 ¼ tsp)

Olive oil

2 tbsp

Salt

1 tsp

For the Spiced Bean Filling

Kidney beans, cooked and mashed

2 cups

Onion, finely chopped

1 medium

Garlic, minced

3 cloves

Smoked paprika

1 tsp

Ground coriander

½ tsp

Salt and pepper

To taste

For the Egg Wash

Egg, beaten

Milk

1 tbsp

Preparation

Marinating the Dough

Dissolve Yeast

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes.

Form the Dough

Add olive oil, salt, and flour; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the Dough

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth.

First Rise

Let it rise in a greased bowl, covered, until doubled in size (about 1 hour).

Preparing the Spiced Bean Filling

Sauté Onions

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a pan; add onions and cook until translucent.

Add Spices and Garlic

Stir in minced garlic, paprika, and coriander; cook for another minute.

Add a splash of sherry vinegar to the filling for added depth.

Combine with Beans

Add mashed beans, mix well, and season with salt and pepper.

Cool the Filling

Remove from heat and cool.

Ensure that the bean mixture is completely cooled before filling the dough.

Cooking Process

Rolling the Dough

Divide the dough into 8 equal balls; roll each into a circle.

Filling the Bread

Spoon a generous amount of the bean filling into the center of each circle.

Sealing & Shaping

Fold the edges over the filling and seal, then gently roll into a flat circle.

Plating & Serving