There's something so good about dipping a piece of crusty bread into olive oil seasoned with herbs and spices, especially when it comes together in just a few minutes. This bread dipping seasoning blend makes it easy to turn olive oil and bread into a simple appetizer that's perfect for sharing. Just mix it with olive oil, grab your favorite loaf of bread and start dipping!
We were blessed to live in Europe where the bread is high quality, readily available, inexpensive and indescribably delicious. When we traveled, we always knew we could pop into any bakery and get a baguette for a snack. And if we were at home, a fresh baguette (ripped or sliced) dipped in olive oil with this bread dipping spice blend was the perfect appetizer. This recipe works well for a party appetizer or even just one of those 'dinner is taking a little longer than expected, come munch on this' kind of appetizer! I have very fond memories of my family of four hovered over a plate of homemade bread dipping seasoning and olive oil just chatting, laughing and dipping away.
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Ingredients for bread dipper
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Granulated garlic
- Minced onion
- Salt
- Basil
- Rosemary
- Black pepper
- Crushed red pepper
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Measure out the spices into a jar and shake!
For a small appetizer plate (like the one above), sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the bread dipper seasoning onto the plate and then pour olive oil over the seasoning until the seasoning is fully covered, approximately 3 tablespoons of oil. You can adjust the ratios to larger plates and bowls as well.
Variations
- Spicy - if you like it spicy, add more crushed red pepper.
- Salty - if you like a salty dipper, add more salt.
- Fancy - you can also add a few drops of balsamic vinegar (it will not mix) and/or some finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese on top for a fancier touch.
Storage
Store all spices and spice blends in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Next Level Tips
- Choose a quality bread to pair with this, like a freshly baked sourdough baguette without preservatives or additives.
- I highly recommend organic spices. I buy a lot of spices in bulk from Amazon, Costco and bulk food sections. If you buy spices in bulk, organic spices are often cheaper, ounce for ounce, than their non-organic counterparts from regular grocery stores.
- This recipe makes a great little gift too. I gave away little jars of this dipper with little plates as Mother's Day gifts this year, and my mother in law told me recently that she sprinkles it on all of her Italian dishes.
- Bread dipping seasoning is also a great substitute for Italian seasoning in recipes that call for it. I use it in recipes like my Portobello Mushroom Parmesan and Hot Honey Roasted Carrots too.
FAQ
Yes, you can substitute garlic powder. However, garlic powder tends to sink to the bottom of the jar so you'll have to remember to shake more. Also keep in mind that granulated garlic has a more intense flavor that's closer to fresh garlic than garlic powder.
Yes, just mix the rest of the dry spice blend without any garlic and store it in the pantry that way. When you are adding olive oil to the spice blend on a plate, add minced fresh garlic at that time. Fresh garlic is more intense, so start with one smaller garlic clove for a small batch of the dipping oil blend and adjust to taste.
Yes, you can substitute onion powder. However, onion powder tends to sink to the bottom of the jar so you'll have to remember to shake more. If you've never tried dried minced onion, I would highly recommend trying it.
Bread Dipping Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried granulated garlic
- ½ tablespoon dried minced onion
- ½ tablespoon coarse salt
- ½ tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- olive oil extra virgin
Instructions
- Measure each spice and add them to a 4 ounce (or larger) storage jar. [I group my spices with the corresponding measuring spoon so that I don't forget where I'm at when making multiple servings.]
- If you don't have a ½ tablespoon measuring spoon, then ½ tablespoon = 1½ teaspoons.
- Shake the jar well to combine the spices.
To Serve
- For a small appetizer plate or bowl, start by adding 1 tablespoon of the seasoning blend to the plate and covering it completely with 3 tablespoons of high quality olive oil. Adjust the quantities for a larger plate or to taste.
- Stir the seasoning blend and olive oil. Let it sit for 10 minutes for the flavors to blend. Serve with a crusty baguette or bread of your choice.
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