Cookbook:Faina (Chickpea Flatbread)

Faina is a type of flatbread made with chickpea flour (harina de garbanzos). It can be eaten plain or with a slice of pizza, in which case it is called pizza a caballo (pizza on horseback); this is very popular in Uruguayan and Argentine pizzerias. In these countries, a distinction is made between faina de orilla, which has crisp edges that look fried, and Faina del medio, which has a consistency similar to Yorkshire Pudding.

Ingredients

 * 250 g chickpea flour
 * 2 generous Tbsp wheat flour
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 500 ml lukewarm water
 * 2 tbsp oil

Procedure

 * 1) Mix chickpea flour, wheat flour, salt and water in a bowl. Beat slowly with a wire whisk; alternatively, you may mix in a food processor. Add 2 tbsp oil.
 * 2) Place some oil in a round baking dish (approx 45 cm in diameter) and preheat this in the oven for a few minutes. Remove dish from oven and pour the faina mixture into the hot dish.
 * 3) Place back into the oven for about 20 minutes, until the upper crust is golden, and the edges are dry (they should have a fried appearance).
 * 4) Remove from the oven, and let rest for 2–3 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper and cut into wedges.