Socca

Step 1

Mix together the flour, water, salt, cumin, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Let batter rest at least 2 hours, covered, at room temperature.

Step 2

To cook, heat the broiler in your oven. Oil a 9- or 10-inch (23cm) pan with the remaining olive oil and heat the pan in the oven.

Step 3

Once the pan and the oven are blazing-hot, pour enough batter into the pan to cover the bottom, swirl it around, then pop it back in the oven.

Step 4

Bake until the socca is firm and beginning to blister and burn. The exact time will depend on your broiler.

Step 5

Slide the socca out of the pan onto a cutting board, slice into pieces, then shower it with coarse salt and pepper.

Step 6

Cook the remaining socca batter the same way, adding a touch more oil to the pan between each one.