Bread Dipping Oil is a simple mix of extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, herbs, lemon, and seasonings made for dipping warm, crusty bread. It takes just minutes to make and is packed with fresh Italian-inspired flavor.
This is one of those easy appetizers I can put together right before dinner with ingredients I usually have on hand. A little fresh Parmesan on top makes it even better.
Why I Love Bread Dipping Oil
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About the Ingredients ⭐
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Use a good-quality olive oil since it’s the base of the dip.
- Lemon – Adds a bright, fresh flavor.
- Garlic – Fresh garlic gives the oil plenty of flavor.
- Red Pepper Flakes – Adds a little heat.
- Salt & Pepper – Season to taste.
- Oregano, Thyme & Parsley – Adds fresh herb flavor to the dipping oil.
- Bay Leaf – Infuses the oil with extra flavor.
- Crusty Bread – Perfect for soaking up all that seasoned olive oil.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Bread Dipping Oil
Prepare the Oil – Combine the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl.
Chop the Garlic & Herbs – Add the garlic, herbs, and seasonings to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
Combine – Stir the chopped garlic and herb mixture into the olive oil and lemon juice.
Serve – Stir well and serve with plenty of crusty bread for dipping.
Questions Readers Ask Most
What is the best olive oil for bread dipping?
Use a good-quality extra virgin olive oil. Since olive oil is the main ingredient, its flavor really comes through.
Can I make Bread Dipping Oil ahead of time?
Yes, but because this recipe contains fresh garlic and herbs, keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to serve it.
Why does the olive oil get cloudy in the refrigerator?
Olive oil can become cloudy or thicken when chilled. Let it sit out briefly before serving and it will return to its normal consistency.
What kind of bread is best for dipping oil?
A crusty Italian bread, French bread, or sourdough works great because it soaks up the seasoned oil without falling apart.
Bread Dipping Oil
Bread Dipping Oil is an easy blend of extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, herbs, lemon, and seasonings, perfect with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 Sprigs thyme
- 1 sprig fresh oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig fresh parsley
- 1/8 cup lemon juice
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add good-quality olive oil to a small bowl.
- Add Lemon juice to the olive oil and set aside.
- Add Garlic cloves to the food processor.
- Add all herbs and seasonings to the food processor.
- Place the food processor on pulse until all is finely chopped.
- Add fresh herbs and minced garlic to the olive oil mixture and stir.
- Stir well and serve with a loaf of crusty bread.
Notes
Use a good-quality extra virgin olive oil since it’s the main flavor in this simple dipping oil.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1 TablespoonAmount Per Serving: Calories: 144Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 138mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
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