Artisan Bread Dip

Since I made some FANTASTIC artisan bread (see previous post),  I needed a fantastic dip to go with it!  And since my dinner had an authentic italian feel, I wanted something they would serve at an authentic italian restaurant.  So I made this.

Bread Dipping Oil

by Lillian Russo     Oct 26, 2011

Difficulty: Easy

Yield:

Prep Time: 10 Min(s)

Cook Time: 0 Min(s)

Ready In: 10 Min(s)

This is a recipe from one of my favorite restaurants! They always serve this with their warm house made bread, before every meal!

Ingredients

[+] Add all ingredients

1 tablespoon crushed red pepper [+]
1 tablespoon black pepper [+]
1 tablespoon dried oregano [+]
1 tablespoon dried rosemary [+]
1 tablespoon dried basil [+]
1 tablespoon dried parsley [+]
1 tablespoon garlic powder [+]
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic [+]
1 teaspoon salt [+]
extra virgin olive oil [+]
Easy French Bread, for dipping

You pretty much just had to mix all the ingredients together (it makes quite a bit).  Then take 1 TBSP and pour some oil over it in a bowl.  As we ate it, we ran out of oil before we ran out of herbs, so I just added more oil and we kept at it!  It was pretty good!  I would say 4.5 stars.  I found another recipe that looks equally delicious, but i didn't have an lemon on hand, so maybe I'll try it next time.

Carrabba’s Bread Dipping Spices
Source: www.recipelink.com
Makes 1/4 cup

Ingredients:
2 tbsp. chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. dried basil (or 1 tbsp. fresh-if using fresh reduce parsley to 1 tbsp.)
1/8 tsp. dried rosemary (or 1/2 tsp. fresh)
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (or 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes)
1/2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/8 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Directions:
Place all ingredients except olive oil & lemon in a blender or food processor and chop until all ingredients are similar in size. Stir in the olive oil & lemon juice.

For Serving:
In a small dish, place 1 1/2 tsp. spice mixture. Pour 3-4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil over top of the spice mixture. Serve with french bread for dipping.