If you do this, you don't need to refrigerate the mixture and it will keep for up to 6 months in your pantry. Here, we’re all about recipes that have been meticulously tested to provide you with a truly foolproof cooking experience regardless of your level of cooking. If you want to extend the shelf life further, leave out the fresh garlic and just add that when you’re ready to use it.

A combination of British cold-pressed rapeseed oil, lemon oil, red wine vinegar, rosemary and thyme.This bread oil was so fast to prepare (absolute last minute running out the door) and it was the biggest hit at our team lunch.

Hello Konstantina, thank you so much for your fantastic comments on the Mediterranean Bread Dipping Oil. The most popular option is a French baguette, but ciabatta, sourdough bread, and no knead bread are also fantastic choices. If you decide to go with balsamic vinegar, simply use a tablespoon of balsamic in place of freshly squeezed lemon juice. However, while it is not common, you can also use commercially sold infused olive oils, avocado oil, or walnut oil to make this dipping oil for bread. I’d recommend looking for a specific recipe that is designed to be kept longer – perhaps an infused oil of sorts that is heat treated.In most cases, olive oil is infused with a combination of dried or fresh herbs (such as thyme, basil, rosemary, and oregano), spices and seasonings (like red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper) and acid (like lemon juice, red wine or balsamic vinegar. Drizzle over some incredible extra virgin olive oil and you have the perfect precursor to pretty much any meal.