Italian Bread Dipping Oil Recipe
This Italian Bread Dipping Oil is a flavorful and aromatic blend of herbs and spices infused in high-quality extra virgin olive oil, perfect for dipping fresh Italian bread. Enhanced with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, it offers a delicious appetizer or accompaniment to any meal.
- Author: Elias
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups of dipping oil 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Herb and Spice Mix
- 1 Tbsp. Red Chili Flakes
- 1 Tbsp. Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Dried Oregano
- 1 Tbsp. Dried Basil
- 1 Tbsp. Dried Parsley
- 1 1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 1/2 Tsp. Onion Powder
- 1 1/2 Tsp. Salt
- 1/2 Tsp. Dried Rosemary
Oil and Additional Ingredients
- 2 C. Good Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar, to taste
- Prepare Herb and Spice Mixture: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix together the red chili flakes, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and dried rosemary until well combined.
- Combine with Olive Oil: For serving, use 1 tablespoon of the prepared herb mixture per 1/4 cup of good quality extra virgin olive oil. Stir to blend the flavors.
- Serve with Balsamic Vinegar: Drizzle a small amount of balsamic vinegar over the oil mixture to add a tangy depth of flavor. Serve immediately with fresh Italian bread for dipping.
Notes
- This dipping oil is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Adjust the amount of red chili flakes based on your preferred spice level.
- Use the highest quality extra virgin olive oil you can find for the best flavor.
- Allow the oil and herb mixture to sit for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Can be doubled or tripled easily to serve larger groups.
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