Farinata Flatbread
Farinata is a quick and delicious flatbread that is a cross between polenta and a pizza. Since it’s made with chickpea flour, it is also gluten-free and vegan. Serve it with pizza toppings or fresh vegetables and sauces. See the section above for 10 serving suggestions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Fermented
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Batter
- 2/3 cup chickpea flour or garfava flour (affiliate links)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Remaining Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Choice of toppings (see section above for suggestions)
Instructions
- Combine all the batter ingredients in a large measuring cup or bowl. Allow the chickpea flour to soak for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours to fully hydrate. To add a sourdough-like flavor add 1 Tbsp of culture to ferment the chickpea flour (see notes). The batter will be quite liquidy, even after soaking.
- Oil a 8″ round ovenproof dish with the olive oil. Pour batter into the pan. The batter should be about 1/4 inch thick.
- Add any toppings you want to bake into the farinata, or leave it plain and add toppings after baking. See the section above for some suggestions.
- Bake at 400 F for 20-30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- I often like to add flavor to my farinata by adding a bit of culture to the batter. Adding 1 Tbsp of culture per batch will help the chickpeas ferment. Feel free to use whatever you have on hand: whey, vegetable brine or soured kombucha all work nicely.
- I usually use a cast iron skillet
(affiliate link) for a single batch of farinata. For a triple batch of farinata, I use a large cookie sheet with 1″ sides
. Just avoid using a springform pan because the batter is runny and may leak.
(affiliate link) for a single batch of farinata. For a triple batch of farinata, I use a large cookie sheet with 1″ sides
. Just avoid using a springform pan because the batter is runny and may leak.Keywords: gluten free, grain free, vegan, egg free, dairy free, pizza, bread, pancake, polenta, fall, winter