How do you enjoy socca? So many ways! This recipe in particular works well anywhere traditional naan would, as well as with dips such as hummus and baba ganoush. But you can also use it as a pizza base (just adjust the spices as desired)! We haven’t tried socca as pizza crust yet but suspect that it would make a delightful breadstick (recipe likely coming soon). In the meantime, let us show you how easy it is to make this fluffy, flavorful bread!
Origins of Socca
The exact origin of socca is hotly debated. Some claim it originated in the region that is now Nice, France. While others claim it was invented in Genoa, Italy (where it’s called farinata) or Marsielle, France (where it’s called panisse). Still other versions can be found in Sardinia, Gibraltar, Algeria, and Argentina (source).
How to Make Socca
This 7-ingredient recipe starts with garbanzo bean flour, salt, baking powder for a little rise, and warm water. This creates the base we add the delicious spices to. For spices, we were inspired by Amy Chaplin’s recipe in At Home in the Whole Foods Kitchen (one of our absolute favorite cookbooks). Whole cumin, coriander, and mustard seed blend well with our homemade curry powder for the ultimate dreamy curry flavor. Once the batter has rested for 30 minutes – 1 hour, it’s time to cook. Socca is usually poured into a hot skillet to get brown on the edges and the underside. Then it’s transferred to the oven to get fluffy and cooked through. The whole process takes about 15 minutes. Easy peasy. Repeat until all of your batter is used up and you have mounds of fluffy socca on your hands.
FluffySavorySmoky + SpicyCrunchy from the whole seedsComfortingNourishing& So delicious This would make the perfect snack on its own or bread in place of naan or pita when you need a grain- or gluten-free option. Pair with dips like our Golden Goddess Hummus or saucy entrées like Kitchari. As we mentioned above, socca can also be made into pizza – a concept that’s on our testing list! Stay tuned.
More Bread Recipes
If you’re into bread (I mean, who isn’t?), also check out our Easy Vegan Naan, Garlic & Herb Flatbread, Fluffy Spelt Dinner Rolls, Easy Vegan Dinner Rolls, and Seeded Whole Grain Bread. If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
