Ingredients
1 cup chickpea flour (4 1/2 ounces)
1 cup water
1 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan and drizzling
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp za'atar (optional) *
* Za'atar is a popular Middle Eastern herb-based spice blend, typically consisting of dried thyme, oregano, marjoram, sumac, toasted sesame seeds, and salt.
Preparations
Whisk 1 cup chickpea flour, 1 cup water, 1 1/2 tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt together in a
medium bowl until smooth. Let rest for 30 minutes to give the flour time
to absorb the water.
Arrange an oven rack 6 inches below the broiler element and heat
to 450°F/ 220 C. About 5 minutes before the batter is done resting, place a
10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven and turn the oven to broil.
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add about 1
teaspoon of oil, enough to coat the bottom of the pan when the pan is
swirled. Pour the batter into the center of the pan. Tilt the pan so the
batter coats the entire surface of the pan, if needed.
Broil until you see the top of the flatbread begin to blister and
brown, 5 to 8 minutes. The flatbread should be fairly flexible in the middle
but crispy on the edges. If the top is browning too quickly before the
batter is fully set, move the skillet to a lower oven rack until done.
Use a flat spatula to work your way under the flatbread and ease it
from the pan onto a cutting board. Slice it into wedges or squares,
sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with more olive oil and
sprinkle with 1 teaspoon za'atar if using.
Storage: It is best if eaten immediately after baking while still warm, but can be refrigerated and re-toasted for up to 1 week.
Ways to Serve
- Appetizer: Serve it warm from the oven with some cheeses and cured olives as an easy appetizer.
- Lunch: Top it with fried eggs and a dusting of Parmesan cheese for a late lunch; the runny egg yolk soaking into the creamy, crispy bits will make you want to stop and marvel at the simple pleasure of life-affirming recipes like this one.
- Light and easy dinner: Serve flatbread with salad and ice-cold rosé milk
- Pizza: It could easily stand in as a gluten-free pizza crust.
- Breakfast: Use it as a replacement for the toast on your morning breakfast plate.
- Dessert: Drench it in honey and pass it off as a dessert for your kids.
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