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Watch closely under the broiler.","group":"Baking","title":"Return the skillet","timerMinutes":12,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove from the oven, slice into irregular wedges, and serve warm with an extra sprinkle of black pepper.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove from the oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best texture, use a cast-iron skillet. Letting the batter rest is the secret to a smooth, non-gritty socca.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["French","Niçoise"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["bake","broil"],"equipment":["cast iron skillet","whisk","mixing bowl"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein","dairy_free","egg_free","nut_free","low_fat"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"flatbread","note":"Fits a 10-inch or 12-inch skillet"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The batter can be made up to 12 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. 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Best reheated in a dry pan or oven to restore crispness.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat at 350°F (177°C) for 5 minutes."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsocca_d577564dd8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ea08f820-46e6-42fb-9f04-874549f46bc6","imageAlt":"Classic Socca (Chickpea Flatbread) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["socca","chickpea","flatbread","gluten-free","vegan","french-food","healthy-snack","mediterranean"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Socca (Chickpea Flatbread)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:04:31.374Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:04:31.374Z","related":[{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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