Ramp & Parsley Bread

Such a good bread, a mix of foccachia and pizza. The oil gives it that extra flavor and makes the bread really moist.


Makes 1 large bread

You will need:

For the Bread:
2 teaspoons dry yeast
11⁄3 cups lukewarm water
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
31⁄2 cups plain flour

For the Parsley Oil:
1 cup parsley leaves
1 clove garlic, chopped
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 cup olive oil
8 ramps

  1. Mix yeast and water in a bowl.
  2. Leave for 5 minutes and add honey, salt, oil, and flour.
  3. Mix until you have a smooth dough.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  6. Press the dough into a greased roasting pan.
  7. In a blender mix parsley, garlic, salt, and oil and blend until smooth.
  8. Add some of the oil to the bread and press oil and ramps into the dough.
  9. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
  10. Cool on a wire rack and serve with the extra parsley oil.