Put flour in mixing bowl. Add water gradually while whisking to keep lumps from forming. Mix until completely smooth and add salt and pepper as desired.

Let the stand 3 hours or so. Skim off any froth from the surface with a slotted spoon. Preheat oven to 180C.

Pour olive oil into large, deep baking tray (you may need two). Pour in batter to about ¼” deep.

Lift carefully into oven and bake 30 minutes or until golden.

Remove from the oven and cool a little before cutting & serving.

Serve with topping(s) of choice, including: pesto, tomato sauce, chutney, or greens or mushrooms sauted with chilli and garlic.