CHICKPEA AND GRANA FLATBREAD

Chickpea and Grana flatbread, a sort of farinata but with the addition of grated Grana cheese and all-purpose flour which make it unique and super tasty. It is prepared very quickly and unlike the classic farinata, the batter does not need to rest.

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Chickpea and Grana Flatbread
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Cheap
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 4 people
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups chickpea flour
  • 6 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups water (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 oz grated Grana Padano
  • 2 pinches fine salt
  • to taste black peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Tools

  • 1 Baking Pan
  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Hand Whisk

Preparation of Chickpea and Grana Flatbread

  • Pour the chickpea flour and all-purpose flour into a bowl.

  • Gradually add the room temperature water and stir until the water and the flours form a smooth and homogeneous batter.

  • Then add two pinches of fine salt, a generous grind of fresh pepper, and the grated Grana cheese.

    Taste to check the saltiness and adjust to your liking.

  • Now pour the oil into a round baking pan of 12 to 12.5 inches, grease it well, and then add the flatbread batter.

  • Finally, sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 oz of grated Grana and bake in a preheated oven at 392°F for 15-20 minutes.

    Once cooked, turn off the oven and let the flatbread cool for a few minutes, leaving the oven door slightly open.

    Chickpea and Grana Flatbread
  • And voilà… the chickpea and Grana flatbread is ready to be served and enjoyed.

    Chickpea and Grana Flatbread

Useful Tips

For a milder pepper flavor, you can use white pepper or a mix of peppers.

Instead of Grana, you can also use Pecorino or Parmesan; in this case, be mindful of the salt as it’s more flavorful.

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