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A thin, baked, and very tasty type of flatbread made from chickpea flour. It is the leading street food of Sassari.
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Although Fainè originally has Genoese roots, it has gained a completely unique identity in Sassari culture. It is prepared with a simple yet perfect combination of chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and plenty of black pepper. Baked at high temperatures in large copper pans in wood-fired ovens, Fainè develops a crispy crust and a soft interior. You can try plain, onion, or sausage variants in the bakeries of the historic center. To find these bakeries on the map, use the Map section and discover this unique aspect of Italia culinary traditions.
Ingredients
- 300 g chickpea flour
- 1 liter water
- 50 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Plenty of freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Put the chickpea flour in a deep bowl and whisk while adding water gradually to prevent lumps.
- Let the mixture rest at room temperature for at least 4-5 hours (ideally overnight) and remove any foam that forms on top with a spoon.
- Just before baking, add the olive oil and salt to the mixture and stir well.
- Pour into a thin layer in a preheated and greased large metal pan, then bake in an oven at 220°C until the top is golden and crispy; sprinkle with plenty of black pepper upon removal.
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