Naturally Gluten-Free Chickpea Flatbreads
Whereas traditional flatbreads are wheat based, these gluten-free chickpea flatbreads are made using an alternative flour; chickpea flour, which is naturally gluten free and incredibly nutritious. With good protein and fibre, this is a perfect choice is you’re looking to vary your grains and reduce your intake of gluten.
Ingredients
To Make These Gluten-Free Chickpea Flatbreads you’ll need…..
- 250 g Gram Flour Chickpea flour
- 180 g Water
- 50 g Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Pinch salt to taste
- 1 tsp Baking Powder optional
- 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary
Instructions
Simply…
- Into a large bowl and gradually add the water using a whisk to the chickpea flour.
- Allow to stand for 30mins (or longer if you have time.
- Add baking powder and mix well, adding a little more water if the mixture is too dry
Alternatively you are using a food processor such as Thermomix, follow these instructions using ingredients from scratch:
Thermomix Instructions:
- Grind whole dried chickpeas 40sec/speed 10. Scrape down sides and repeat
- Add the water, olive oil and salt and mix 10sec/speed 6. Knead using the Dough setting for 1 min.
- Add baking powder (optional) and knead for 1 min to combine.
Transfer to a large prepared baking tray and spread out with oiled fingers to around 1cm thick. Sprinkle with fresh torn rosemary leaves & bake for 20mins, until slightly golden.
Allow to cool before breaking into small pieces. Alternatively, bake in a rectangular baking tray and cut into even rectangles.
Notes
Tips: Using baking powder will give a slightly softer, more airy texture. For a crisper version, leave the baking powder out.