A golden brown, round loaf with a crackly crust and delicate flake. It's studded with vibrant flecks of green from the herbs, and slices reveal a fluffy inner crumb with pieces of caramelized celeriac.

Italian Celeriac Pan Bread

Name: Italian Celeriac Pan Bread
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 medium celeriac peeled and diced; 2 cups strong white bread flour; 2 tsp active dry yeast; 1 tsp sugar; 1 cup water warm; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp rosemary freshly chopped; 1 tsp thyme freshly chopped; 2 cloves garlic finely chopped; 1/2 cup parmesan grated

Fluffy bread boasting Italian flavors with a celeriac twist.

Category Main Course

Prep 90 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · December 22, 2024

A little about this dish

This recipe comes alive with the delightful fusion of traditional Italian flavors and the distinctive taste of celeriac. The earthy flavors of celeriac provide a unique twist to classic Italian bread, turning it into an irresistible warm treat.

Ingredients (for 4)

Celeriac — 1 medium — peeled and diced
Strong white bread flour — 2 cups
Active dry yeast — 2 tsp
Sugar — 1 tsp
Water — 1 cup — warm
Olive oil — 2 tbsp
Salt — 1 tsp
Rosemary — 1 tbsp — freshly chopped
Thyme — 1 tsp — freshly chopped
Garlic — 2 cloves — finely chopped
Parmesan — 1/2 cup — grated

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌡️🥣🔥

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, toss diced celeriac with 1 tbsp of olive oil, fresh rosemary, thyme, and finely chopped garlic. Spread the seasoned celeriac on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until it caramelizes.
Step 2 — 💧🍚💤

In a separate bowl, combine the active dry yeast, 1 tsp of sugar, and 1 cup of warm water. Leave it to rest for about 10 minutes until the yeast turns frothy.
Step 3 — 🍞🥣👐

To the yeast mixture, add the strong white bread flour, remaining olive oil, and 1 tsp of salt. Mix all the ingredients until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 4 — 🥖🧀➡️📈

Fold in the cooled, roasted celeriac and 1/2 cup of grated parmesan into the dough. Shape the dough into a round loaf. Leave it in a warm place for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Step 5 — 🥖🔥❄️

Bake the ready bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden. Let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

A final fox tip

This bread is hearty and flavorful on its own, but it also pairs exceptionally well with soups and hearty winter stews. For a spicier kick, consider adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the celeriac before roasting.