Socca Recipe: Easy French Chickpea Flatbread Classic 2026

Socca is a thin, golden flatbread from the south of France made with nothing more than chickpea flour, water, olive oil and salt. It comes out of a screaming-hot oven with crisp edges and a tender, slightly custardy center that makes it irresistible straight from the pan.

This version is deliberately simple and manageable, so you can whisk the batter together in five minutes and have socca on the table in about fifteen. It is perfect cut into wedges as an appetizer, or served as a base for whatever toppings you love.

Keep in mind that traditional socca is often made with a much more hydrated batter, sometimes double the water by weight. The amounts here give you a sturdier flatbread that is easy to slice and top, but if you prefer a flexible, crepe-like result, simply add more water until you reach the texture you want.

Ingredients for Socca

This makes 2 servings.

• 100 g chickpea flour
• 100 ml water
• 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch of salt

How to Make Socca Step by Step

1. Mix and Rest the Batter

In a bowl, whisk together 100 g of chickpea flour with 100 ml of water, half a tablespoon of virgin olive oil and 1 pinch of salt until you have a completely smooth, homogeneous mixture. Let the socca batter rest for 30 minutes, which gives the flour time to absorb the liquid and yields a softer, more succulent interior.

2. Heat the Pan and Add the Batter

Preheat the oven to 250 °C (about 480 °F) with both top and bottom heat. Place a heavy-bottomed skillet or oven-safe pan in the oven for about 5 minutes to get it very hot. Carefully remove it, brush it with the remaining half tablespoon of oil to prevent sticking, and immediately pour in the chickpea flour mixture.

3. Bake Until Golden

Bake the socca at 250 °C with the broiler turned on for 5 to 6 minutes, until it is golden but still slightly flexible. Working with a preheated pan and a very hot oven is what allows it to cook through in such a short time.

4. Serve Fresh

Once the socca is golden to your liking, slide it out of the pan and serve it right away, cut into portions and topped with your favorite ingredients. The classic finish is just a crack of freshly ground black pepper, but it is also delicious covered with hummus and roasted peppers or with pesto and sautéed vegetables.

Tips for the Best Socca

Rest the Batter for a Softer Texture

A 30-minute rest is the secret to a socca with a soft, juicy interior. Use that time to preheat the oven, since it needs to be very hot the moment the batter hits the pan.

Preheat the Pan and Broil

Heating the skillet in the oven for about 5 minutes, then oiling it and adding the batter right away, is what makes the quick 5 to 6 minute bake possible. Keep the broiler on so the top browns while the inside stays tender.

Adjust the Hydration to Your Taste

For a more flexible, crepe-like socca, add more water than the recipe calls for, up to double the amount or even more, until you reach your desired consistency. Serve it freshly baked with black pepper, hummus, roasted peppers, pesto or sautéed vegetables.

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