Easy Bread Dipping Oil Recipe
Bringing your favorite, fancy Italian restaurant starter straight to your table! This easy bread dipping oil is a burst of Mediterranean flavor, using good olive oil and your favorite crust bread. It makes a perfect appetizer or afternoon snack!
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Equipment
- bowl
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 70 g extra virgin olive oil ⅓ cup
- 15 g balsamic 1 tablespoon
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp salt and black pepper
Instructions
How to Make Dipping Oil for Bread
- To a shallow bowl, add minced garlic, 1 tsp Italian seasoning,1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Pour 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar over the herbs and stir to combine.
- Let the dipping oil sit for 20-30 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld before serving.
- Serve your favorite bread with this simple olive oil dip.
Store
- Place leftover dipping oil in an airtight container and refrigerate.
Notes
What Kind of Oil for Bread Dipping?
Since olive oil is the star of the show, be sure to use a high quality olive oil. Look for extra virgin olive oil in a dark glass bottle. Unrefined, cold-pressed olive oil will have a rich color and peppery flavor.
What Kind of Bread is Best for Dipping in Oil?
The type of bread is less important than choosing fresh bread with good flavor. Some great options are French baguette, Italian bread, focaccia, ciabatta, or crusty sourdough bread. My personal favorite is a crusty sourdough bread. I suggest not using a bread with a complex flavor that would compete with the flavors in the oil.
Is Dipping Bread in Oil Healthy?
The Mediterranean diet is long been touted as a healthy way of eating. It focuses on nutrient-dense whole foods with minimal processing, such as fresh produce, whole grains, beans, and healthy fats like nuts and olive oil. It's not surprising that dipping bread in olive oil is a staple in this cuisine.
How Long Does Bread Dipping Oil Last?
Dipping oil can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.Do I Need to Refrigerate Dipping Oil?
Because the dipping oil has fresh garlic in it, it is perishable and needs to be refrigerated after use. There's not enough acidity in the dipping oil to keep it safe from botulism, or food contamination. The oil does become thick after chilling, but it becomes liquid again after sitting at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.Nutrition
Calories: 653.9kcalCarbohydrates: 9.5gProtein: 0.4gFat: 70.1gSaturated Fat: 9.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 51.1gSodium: 585.4mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 3.1gVitamin A: 63.9IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 38.8mgIron: 1.2mg
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