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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.
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Course: Side Dish, Snack
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

Simply…
  1. Into a large bowl and gradually add the water using a whisk to the chickpea flour.
  2. Allow to stand for 30mins (or longer if you have time.
  3. 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:
    1. Grind whole dried chickpeas 40sec/speed 10. Scrape down sides and repeat
    2. Add the water, olive oil and salt and mix 10sec/speed 6. Knead using the Dough setting for 1 min.
    3. 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.