Farinata

Directions

1. 1
   Pour the water into a bowl.
2. 2
   Slowly whisk in the chickpea flour until smooth.
3. 3
   Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
4. 4
   Preheat the oven to 500.
5. 5
   Skim any foam off the batter.
6. 6
   Stir in the salt, rosemary and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the oil.
7. 7
   Heat two 10-inch cast-iron skillets in the oven for 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Carefully add 2 tablespoons of the oil to each skillet, swirling to coat.
9. 9
   Divide the batter between the skillets; it should be less than 1/2 inch thick.
10. 10
    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until crisp around the edges.
11. 11
    Slide the farinata onto a board; cut into wedges.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with pepper; serve.