Baked Noodles with Cheese

Like its relative, khachapuri, achma-makarina is a show-stopper. The tender egg dough browns beautifully in the oven, the folds of the top layer reminiscent of so many valleys and dunes. The outer crust of the pie is crisp, the inner layers creamy. Although time-consuming, this noodle pie is both visually and gastronomically rewarding.