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Socca wedges garnished with red pepper flakes and parsley on a round white marble cutting board.

Easy 20-Minute Crispy Socca (Chickpea Flatbread)

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  • Author: Elaine Gordon
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

It's hard to believe the foundation of this gourmet street food is just chickpea flour, water, oil and salt! This crispy homemade socca recipe is perfect for dipping, using as a base for flatbreads or pizzas, or simply enjoying by itself!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup packed chickpea flour (also known as garbanzo bean flour)
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons filtered water
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil for batter + 2 tablespoons avocado oil for pan
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon Italian season
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/16 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • flaky salt or regular salt for garnish

Topping/dip ideas: hummus, whipped feta, roasted garlic dip, homemade pesto, creamy avocado spread, chermoula sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Once preheated, place an empty 12-inch cast iron skillet in the oven for 5 minutes. A preheated pan helps to maximize crispiness!
  2. Make the batter. In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, water, 1 tablespoon avocado oil, maple syrup, salt and seasonings. Whisk until no clumps remain and the batter is smooth. Set aside.
  3. Remove the hot pan from the oven with oven mitts. Place the cast iron pan on a flat surface.
  4. Pour in the batter. Swirl 2 tablespoons of avocado oil around to evenly coat the pan, then pour the batter in the center. Allow the batter to form into a large circle covering the entire pan. You may need to swirl it around slightly while wearing your oven mitts. 
  5. Bake. Place the pan back in the oven and bake for 13 minutes.
  6. Flip the socca. Carefully and gently flip the socca with a large spatula and return to oven for 2 more minutes. Watch closely at the end to avoid burning (the edges will burn first).
  7. Garnish and serve! Immediately garnish generously with flaky salt or regular salt to enhance the flavor. Use a spatula to remove the hot socca from the pan, slice into 8 triangles using a pizza wheel and enjoy. Serve with your topping of choice or enjoy by itself.

Equipment

Notes

The size of the pan matters. The recipe measurements are meant for using a 12-inch cast iron skillet. A smaller pan will result in a thicker and not-as-crispy socca, whereas a larger one will result in a thinner socca that is more susceptible to burn.

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Side
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: French

Find it online: https://www.eatingbyelaine.com/socca/