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Faina

is a type of flatbread made with chickpea flour (harina de garbanzos). It is sometimes eaten with a

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner

Ingredients

  • chickpea flour
    250 g
  • generous tbsps wheat flour
    2 unit
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • lukewarm water
    500 ml
  • oil
    2 tbsp

Method

1
Mix chickpea flour, wheat flour, salt and water in a bowl. Beat slowly with a wire beater; alternatively, you may mix in a food processor. After these ingredients are mixed, 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.