Chickpea Cake Salamini + Broccoli and Ricotta Salata Muffins

Ingredients for the Chickpea Cake

• 80 grams besan flour
• 220 grams water
• 65 grams extra virgin olive oil
• Floridia Salamini
• Salt and pepper

Ingredients for the Muffins

• 50 grams melted butter
• 300 grams plain flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 whole egg
• 150 ml milk
• 60 grams buttermilk
• 1 broccoli, grated
• Floridia Ricotta Salata
• Salt to taste

Method for the Chickpea Cake

1. Slice the Salamini Cheese: Slice or grate the salamini cheese into thin slices and set aside.
2. Mix all the Ingredients: Combine all the other ingredients and mix until you obtain a smooth batter. Allow the batter to rest for about 10 minutes.
3. Cook the Chickpea Cake: Heat a non-stick pan on the stove with a drizzle of olive oil. Once warm, add a ladleful of the chickpea batter to the pan to form a layer about 1 cm thick. Cook until it solidifies, similar to a frittata.
4. Remove from the Pan: Once cooked, remove the chickpea cake from the
   pan and place it on a plate.
5. Make a Second Layer with Cheese: Repeat the process to cook a second layer of the chickpea cake. This time, add the grated or sliced salamini cheese on top while it’s still in the pan and let it melt slightly. Place the first cooked layer on top of the second layer in the pan, turn off the heat, and leave it for a couple of minutes.
6. Cut the Chickpea Cake: Remove the layered chickpea cake from the pan
   onto a chopping board and cut it into your desired shape.

Method for the Muffins
1. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients and add the grated broccoli.
2. Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients, then fold them into the dry mixture. Add as much grated ricotta salata as you prefer.
3. Pour the Mix: Pour the batter into muffin tins brushed with melted butter. Bake at 180°C for 15–20 minutes, depending on the size of the muffins.

   Note: You can also add other ingredients between the two layers of the chickpea cake, something like ham works wonderfully!