This Bread Dipping Oil is packed with herbs and spices. Pair it with fresh artisan bread and dip a slice into the flavorful olive oil mixture. Don’t forget the wine!
One of the best parts about eating out is when the server brings out the basket of warm bread and olive oil. Wonderfully enough, you can bring this beloved restaurant experience home with a fresh baguette and a batch of this easy bread dipping oil.
We can all agree that there is something utterly satisfying about dipping a slice of warm, crusty bread into a bowl of flavorful olive oil. Thankfully, this simple olive oil dip for bread recipe could not be easier!
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What is Bread Dipping Oil?
It combines herbs (fresh or dried), seasoning, and good olive oil designed for dipping bread. There is an infinite amount of flavor combinations you could try when it comes to dried herbs and flavorings. The key is excellent extra-virgin olive oil and a nice crusty bread like a French baguette (this dipping oil is excellent for french bread).
Ingredients
- Olive Oil - Olive oil is the main star of this dish. You want to use a high-quality oil, a.k.a. extra-virgin olive oil; cheaper oils have an undesirable bitterness. *See below for suggestions.
- Dried Herbs - This recipe utilizes a collection of dried herbs everyone has on hand. The dried herbs include basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, rosemary, and onion powder.
- Salt and Black Pepper – Use sea salt or kosher salt for the best flavor results. As for the black pepper, freshly cracked pepper is ideal. Avoid table salt.
- Minced Garlic - This recipe calls for two small cloves, or one large clove, of minced garlic. If you are not eating this mixture immediately, refrigerate the garlic herb blend and add the olive oil when ready. You can also substitute the fresh garlic with dried. While I have not experimented with this, I would start with a ¼ teaspoon and taste as you go. Additionally, roasted garlic is fantastic in this recipe as well.
- Parmesan (optional) - I enjoy cheese in my olive oil dip. However, it is optional. Grated Parmesan is great here, particularly finely grated, but crumbled feta is fantastic.
What is the Best Olive Oil for Dipping Bread?
These days, grocery stores are full of olive oil options. Honestly, it can be overwhelming. It is essential to use high-quality oil for the best flavor in an olive oil-based dish like this. What is the best-tasting oil for dipping bread? Look for cold-pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Avoid refined oils, which are of poor quality, and store (generic) brands. My go-to Extra Virgin Olive Oil brands are California Olive Ranch, Cuac, O Olive Oil, and Vinegar. Be sure to check your local gourmet food stores as well.
What is the best way to store olive oil?
When investing in a higher-quality oil, it is important to use it promptly and store it appropriately so it doesn’t go rancid—store olive oil in a cool dark place, out of direct sunlight. For best results, use olive oil within one to two months of opening.
How to Make Olive Oil Dip
- In a small bowl, stir together the dried herbs, spices, and minced garlic. Add in the grated Parmesan, and stir until combined.
- Whisk in the olive oil until everything is well blended. Place into a shallow serving dish.
- Enjoy with fresh baguette slices.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you do not plan on eating the entirety of the recipe, I would suggest only making a half batch. Combining the garlic herb blend with olive oil makes it perishable and needs to be refrigerated. When refrigerated, olive oil’s consistency changes. The bread dipping oil will last up to 3 days if stored properly.
You can store the garlic herb mixture without the olive oil in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. If desired, you can make the mixture without the minced garlic, so it does not have to be refrigerated.
Crusty bread, or artisan bread, is ideal for olive oil dip. When I say crusty, I mean bread with a hard outer shell and subtly soft interior. What bread fits this description? French baguette, ciabatta (loaf or rolls), and sourdough, to name a few.
What Else Can You Dip in Olive Oil Besides Bread?
While this olive oil dip is delicious with bread, it is great with many foods. Pour this herb-infused oil over fish or chicken for instant flavor. In addition, it’s delicious drizzled over grains such as rice or pasta and roasted potatoes.
Other Recipes You Will Love
This bread dipping oil is a satisfying snack or appetizer when paired with fresh bread. While the recipe specifies using a baguette, use whatever crusty or chewy bread you’d like. This simple recipe could not be easier or more delicious.
📖 Recipe
Easy Bread Dipping Oil
Ingredients
- 2 small cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ⅙ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅕ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together all of the dried herbs, spices, and minced garlic. Add in the grated Parmesan, stir until combined.
- Whisk in the olive oil until everything is well blended. Place into a shallow serving dish.
- Enjoy with fresh baguette slices.
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