Soft and delicious pitta breads with just a hint of cocoa to give added depth and flavour. Serve with a versatile avocado egg sandwich filling that can also be used as a tasty dip.
1tspfine sea salt(I used Himalayan pink rock salt)
1tbspcocoa powder
1tspdried yeast
1tspgolden caster sugar
330mlwarm water
Avocado and Egg Dip
2large eggsboiled
2large avocadosstoned and peeled
½small onionfinely chopped
1tbsplime juice
1tbspmayonnaise
good grinding of black pepper
4chivessnipped
Instructions
Spelt Cocoa Pitta Breads
Stir the yeast and sugar into the warm water, then combine this in a bowl with the other ingredients.
250 g strong white flour, 250 g wholemeal spelt flour, 1 tsp fine sea salt, 1 tsp dried yeast, 1 tsp golden caster sugar, 330 ml warm water, 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Turn out onto an oiled work surface and knead for a few minutes - the dough will be sticky, but be wary of adding any additional flour.
Place back into the bowl, cover with a cloth and leave to rest for about 30 minutes.
Turn out onto an oiled work surface and knead again for a few minutes. The dough should have absorbed all of the water my now and not be so sticky.
Cut into 8 pieces and kneading each one briefly shape into flat ovals, either with hands or a rolling pin.
Place the ovals onto a lined baking tray (or two, depending on size). Place inside a plastic bag and leave to rise for about 15 minutes.
Bake at the top of a hot oven (225C) for about 5 minutes when the breads should be lightly browned but still soft. Cover with a tea towel until all the bread has been baked. This will not only keep them warm, but keep them soft too.
Avocado Egg Dip
Roughly mash the avocados with the lime juice.
2 large avocados, 1 tbsp lime juice
Stir in the onions and pepper.
½ small onion, good grinding of black pepper
Add the eggs and roughly mash into the avocado.
2 large eggs
Stir in the mayonnaise and pile into a serving dish. Top with the snipped chives.
1 tbsp mayonnaise, 4 chives
Notes
Please note: calories and other nutritional information are per serving. They’re approximate and will depend on exact ingredients used.