Bread Dipping Appetizer
Bread dipping is not a new fad, nor is it only found at nice Italian restaurants. In Mediterranean countries a traditional part of the meal includes bread dipping and is completely commonplace, especially so in Greece and Italy. Its popularity is attributed to the enjoyment that comes from the simple ritual of dipping freshly baked bread into oil that has been infused with herbs and spices.
Bread dipping lends itself perfectly to any social gathering at home with friends and family. The usually buffet far of uninspired vegetables and cheese board cannot compare. Imagine an array of freshly Mediterranean bread accompanied by a dip made from superb herbs and spices infused in a bowl of extra virgin olive oil. Your guests will sample a gourmet experience that will not fail to delights them.The uses for bread dips are endless. Use your imagination and create delicious dips that can be used for all the savoury elements of your meal. The flavour of the Mediterranean can be brought to your home by adding
your dipping sauce to pastas, salads and all kinds of meats.
When creating your bread dipping sauce consider breathing life and freshness into your herbs by soaking them in a little water for a quarter of an hour, then drain. To complete add seasonings of your choice.
Because extra virgin olive oil will be the base ingredient of your bread dipping sauce it makes sense to use only the best. This also applies to the balsamic vinegar you use. You may have to pay a little more but the quality of the oil and vinegar will be reflected in the taste and appearance. The type of bread you choose for your bread dipping appetizer is also important, and the breads that are most suitable are Italian Foccacia and Ciabatta, however, French baguette and sourdough work very well with this dish.
Finally, arrange your sliced bread attractively and present to your guests with bowls of flavoured dipping sauce. You may also wish to add oil dressed with swirls of balsamic vinegar, which is very eye catching and will add to this gourmet experience.
Bread dipping is one tradition that has stood the test of time and its revival is due to our need for a healthier diet without compromising on flavour and choice. Not only is bread dipping good for you but it is delicious and so simple to create.
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