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Here is a simple recipe for Maton, a traditional Georgian cheese bread: Ingredients: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 tablespoon sugar - 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) - 1 cup lukewarm water - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil - 1/2 cup Matsoni cheese (or substitute with a similar cheese, like ricotta or cottage cheese) - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) - Sesame seeds or poppy seeds for topping (optional) Instructions: 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. 2. Gradually add lukewarm water and mix until a dough forms. 3. Knead the dough for 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. 4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size. 5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). 6. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a circle or rectangle shape. 7. Spread the Matsoni cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the e...