Hearty Homemade Egg Mayo Pita Bread Sandwich
Easy Egg Mayo Pita Bread Sandwich Made in a Rice Cooker
A delicious and satisfying egg mayo sandwich recipe to kickstart your busy mornings! This recipe, inspired by Deraserna, uses a rice cooker to simplify making both the bread and the filling. Enjoy the wonderful combination of warm, soft pita bread and creamy egg mayo!
Pita Bread Dough Ingredients- 120g All-purpose flour (bread flour or all-purpose flour)
- 4 Tbsp Warm water (50ml)
- 4 Tbsp Warm milk (50ml)
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Dry yeast (refrigerated)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare Eggs for Boiling: To prevent cracking, take cold eggs from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking and let them come to room temperature.
Step 2
Start Pita Bread Dough: Mix 4 Tbsp warm milk (50ml) with 4 Tbsp boiling water (50ml). Let it cool down until it’s lukewarm – not hot, but comfortably warm to the touch.
Step 3
Activate Yeast: Add 1 tsp dry yeast, 2 tsp sugar, and 0.5 tsp salt to the lukewarm liquid. Stir gently. (Ensure your dry yeast is properly refrigerated.)
Step 4
Add Oil: Stir in 2 Tbsp of olive oil until well combined.
Step 5
Add Flour: Sift 120g of all-purpose flour (bread or all-purpose flour works) into the bowl. Mix with a spatula or your hands until no dry flour streaks remain.
Step 6
Knead the Dough: Once the flour is mostly incorporated, start kneading by hand. If the dough is too stiff, add a tiny bit more olive oil. If it’s too sticky, add a little more flour. Aim for a smooth dough that is easy to handle and doesn’t stick excessively to your hands. A slightly softer, more hydrated dough will result in a more pliable pita bread that folds nicely.
Step 7
First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Step 8
Boil Eggs in Rice Cooker: Place the room-temperature eggs in your rice cooker pot. Add enough water to fully cover the eggs. (For CUCKOO rice cooker) Select the ‘Multi-cook’ or ‘Steam’ function and cook for 15 minutes. After cooking, turn off the power immediately and let the eggs cool inside the rice cooker.
Step 9
Cool and Peel Eggs: Once cooled slightly, transfer the boiled eggs to an ice bath or cold running water to stop the cooking and make peeling easier.
Step 10
Separate Egg Whites and Yolks: Peel the cooled eggs completely. Carefully separate the whites from the yolks. You can make a small cut in the white to help split it if needed.
Step 11
Mash the Yolks: Use a fork or spoon to mash the egg yolks into a fine consistency.
Step 12
Chop Egg Whites: Finely chop the boiled egg whites. You can use a knife or a chopper. Add the chopped whites to the bowl with the mashed yolks.
Step 13
Make Egg Mayo Mixture: Add 4 Tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp sugar, 0.25 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper to the egg yolk and white mixture. Stir until smooth and creamy. For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of mustard or a tiny dab of wasabi.
Step 14
Check Dough Rise: After 1 hour, your dough should have visibly risen and doubled in size.
Step 15
Deflate and Knead Dough: Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. Knead it lightly for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth texture.
Step 16
Divide Dough: Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape them into balls.
Step 17
Cook Pita Bread: Take one dough ball and flatten it evenly with your hands or a rolling pin, making it wide and thin. Since the dough contains olive oil, you don’t need to grease the rice cooker pot. (For CUCKOO rice cooker) Select the ‘Reheat’ function and cook for 9 minutes. (This cooks one side first.)
Step 18
Flip and Cook: Flip the dough over and cook the other side until lightly golden. Be careful not to overcook, as it can become tough.
Step 19
Assemble the Sandwich: Place the cooked pita bread flat side up and generously spoon the prepared egg mayo filling onto one half.
Step 20
Serve and Enjoy: Fold the pita bread in half to create your delicious egg mayo sandwich! Garnish with parsley flakes if desired. Enjoy this hearty meal!
