ITALIAN HERB DIPPING BLEND

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Don't eat bread alone...enjoy fresh baked bread, like Sun-Dried Tomato Provolone Bread on page xxx with this herb flecked oil. Bead Alone by Judith Hendricks tells the story of the joy one woman experiences from bread making.-

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2/3 cup dried basil
2/3 cup dried parsley flakes
6 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 tablespoons dried minced garlic
2 tablespoons dried marjoram
2 tablespoons dried oregano
4 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
1/2 cup olive oil
Italian or French bread

Steps:

Combine the first 10 ingredients. Transfer to small spice jars. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Shake before using. Yield: 16 batches (2 cups mix)., To prepare dipping blend: In a small skillet, heat 2 tablespoons seasoning mix with olive oil just until heated through. Divide among four shallow serving plates. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 27g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.