(Chick-Pea Flatbread with Sage)

　　

Ingredients

Serves 6 as a snack or accompaniment

　　2 cups chick-pea flour (not roasted)

　　1 1/2 cups cold water

　　2 teaspoons salt

　　1/3 cup olive oil

　　6 fresh sage leaves

　　coarsely ground black pepper to taste

　　

Step 1

In a large bowl gradually whisk flour into water. Whisk in salt and oil. Let batter stand, covered, at room temperature 1 hour or chilled 1 day.

　　

Step 2

Preheat broiler and set rack about 5 inches from heat. Oil a 13- by 9-inch flame proof baking pan (preferably with olive oil).

　　

Step 3

Stir batter and pour into pan. Tear sage leaves into bits and sprinkle sage and pepper over batter. On broiler rack broil farinata 5 minutes, or until top is speckled with brown spots. Reduce temperature to 450°F and bake farinata 5 minutes more, or until set and pulls away slightly from sides of pan.

　　

Step 4

Cut farinata into squares and serve immediately.