A round, crusty loaf, perfectly golden and crisp on the outside. As we cut open the loaf, the fluffy, steamy inside reveals morsels of earthy celery root and bits of toasted walnuts. The vibrant green specks of rosemary add a sprinkling of rustic charm.

Rosemary Infused Celery Root Walnut Bread

Name: Rosemary Infused Celery Root Walnut Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: about 2 cups when diced 1 medium celery root peeled and diced; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 cup toasted walnuts roughly chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves minced; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Crusty bread with aromatic rosemary, crunchy walnuts, and seasonal celery root.

Category Brunch

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 50 minutes

Style American

Technique baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · December 17, 2025

A little about this dish

Inspired by American cuisine, this recipe features a novel twist of incorporating full-flavored celery root into bread, bringing exquisite texture and flavor. Toasted walnut pieces are included for an added crunch and slight bitterness, while rosemary provides a subtle, earthy undertone, making this bread a savory delight.

Ingredients (for 2)

1 medium celery root — about 2 cups when diced — peeled and diced
Whole wheat flour — 2 cups
Toasted walnuts — 1 cup — roughly chopped
Fresh rosemary leaves — 2 teaspoons — minced
Baking powder — 1 teaspoon
Baking soda — 1/2 teaspoon
Salt — 1 teaspoon
Water — 1 cup
Honey — 2 tablespoons
Olive oil — 1 tablespoon

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌡️🔥🥘

Preheat your oven to 375°F and oil a round baking dish lightly.
Step 2 — ⏲️🌱🥔

Steam the celery root for about 15-20 minutes until it's tender, then mash it until you get a consistency similar to mashed potatoes.
Step 3 — 🥣🧂🌾

In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4 — 🍞🌰🌿

To the dry ingredient mixture, add the mashed celery root, walnuts, and rosemary. Gently fold these in until well combined.
Step 5 — 💧🍯🥣

In another bowl, mix together water, honey, and olive oil. Then slowly add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring just until it's combined.
Step 6 — 🍞🥘🖐️

On a floured surface, shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in your prepared baking dish.
Step 7 — ⏲️🍞🔪

Bake your loaf for about 45-50 minutes, or until it is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8 — ⏸️🍞🍽️

Let the bread cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.

A final fox tip

This bread can easily be toasted for a crisper texture, or even used for sandwich bread for a fun gourmet twist. For a nut-free version, you can replace walnuts with pumpkin seeds or omit. The kids can help with mixing the dough and shaping the loaf!