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olive oil dip with fresh herbs on a plate
AGT Editorial Team

Italian Dipping Oil For Bread

4.85 from 13 votes
This Bread Dipping Herb Oil is something I have been making for years and is always a favorite appetizer when entertaining!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
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Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 175
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fresh Crusty Italian Bread (Baguette)
  • 1 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Basil
  • 3 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley
  • 1 Tsp. Fresh Thyme
  • 1 Tbsp. Fresh Chives
  • 1 Tsp. Fresh Rosemary
  • ½ Tsp. Dried Oregano
  • 1 Large Clove Minced Garlic
  • ½ Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
  • ½ Tsp. Salt
  • ¼ Tsp. Freshly Cracked Pepper

Method
 

  1. ROUGHLY chop your basil, rosemary, parsley and set aside.
    bread dipping oil spices
  2. Remove thyme leaves from stem by pulling with your fingers in the opposite direction. Chop up thyme leaves finely along with your chives.
  3. Mince your garlic (or use a garlic press) and then add ALL ingredients together with your oil. Mix and allow to infuse for at least an hour.
    herb infused garlic oil dip
  4. Spoon a few spoonfuls of herb oil onto a flat white plate and serve with fresh crusty bread on the side! (Make sure when you spoon onto a plate, you get a good ratio of herbs to oil!) Add more oil if needed.

Notes

Tips
  • Use FRESH herbs! It makes a difference.
  • Use the BEST most fresh baguette you can find.
  • Serve on a FLAT small dish.
  • Refresh the oil if it runs dry.
*Dipping oil can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.