Bread Dipping Oil Recipe

This delicious Dipping Oil Recipe for Bread combines extra virgin oil with balsamic vinegar, parmesan cheese, pantry staple spices, and herbs! Pair it with your favorite loaf of crusty bread to mop up all of this seasoned oily goodness!

Dipping Oil for Bread Is So Bright And Robust

This Dipping Oil Recipe for Bread is filled with a bright and robust flavor that will instantly please anyone lucky enough to soak their bread in it! The Dipping Oil takes just 5 minutes to make and will disappear in even less time, so you may want to go ahead and plan to double the recipe already 😉

This easy-to-make seasoned oil has a taste unique enough for a romantic night in yet is also extremely crowd-pleasing, making it a great appetizer for holidays and all types of gatherings!

The best part about this Dipping Oil Recipe is that it’s easy to customize to your liking! So, go ahead and add extra garlic, kick up the heat with more red pepper flakes, or even leave out what doesn’t tickle your taste buds!

Ingredients For Bread Dipping Oil

• Fresh garlic cloves
• Dried oregano
• Chopped fresh rosemary
• Finely grated parmesan cheese
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Balsamic vinegar
• Red pepper flakes
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Crusty bread
• Chopped parsley for garnish

This recipe pairs extra virgin olive oil with pantry staple spices to create a simple yet delicious go-to appetizer. You can easily tailor the ingredients to fit your taste buds and incorporate other spices or fresh herbs, such as dried basil or thyme, to create a flavor that’s all your own!

This also means if you see an ingredient that doesn’t agree with your taste buds, you can leave it out!

Best Olive Oil For Dipping Bread

Since olive oil is the star of the show in this dip, its quality matters! For the best flavor, choose a high-quality extra virgin olive oil to use when making this recipe.

Bonus points if you select a bottle of extra virgin olive oil with a use-by date, as this indicates it’s freshly made and not a blend of oils or ingredients. Look for oils that have a rich, fruity, and robust flavor. However, I encourage you to experiment and create your own uniquely flavored olive oil dip.

A high-quality extra virgin olive oil such as California Olive Ranch or Graza Sizzle would be great choices, as well as Filippo Berio. However, I’ve also used Target’s brand of extra virgin olive oil, and it has tasted just fine!

How To Make Olive Oil Dip For Bread

1. Combine the Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried herbs, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure all of the ingredients are incorporated.
2. Add the extra virgin oil and stir together. Let the olive oil dip set to allow the flavors to meld.
3. Serve with warm bread and enjoy!

How To Serve & Enjoy Olive Oil Bread Dip

The most common way to use olive oil bread dip is with warm bread! The best bread for dipping in Olive oil is a crusty, sturdy bread that is cut into thick slices. This will allow it to absorb the oil and flavors without crumbling or taking on a soggy texture.

Crusty bread such as French Baguette is my go-to for enjoying with this Olive Oil Bread Dip. However, sourdough bread, an Italian loaf such as Focaccia, or Ciabatta bread would all be delicious. options as well.

But bread isn’t the only thing that can be used for this Olive Oil Dip! Serve this dip with pita chips or raw vegetables as another easy appetizer.

It’s also great as a salad dressing to drizzle over a fresh, crisp salad or drizzled over grilled vegetables for added flavor.

Dipping Oil Recipe For Bread Storage

Store this Olive Oil Dip in an airtight container in the fridge to enjoy for up to a week. When you’re ready to enjoy, first allow it to set at room temperature for a bit and then stir the dip to reincorporate the ingredients.

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