Herb Oil

American Pie, Peter Reinhart. Primary use—on focaccia; but also good drizzled over pizza.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups olive oil
• 2  tablespoons dried basil
• 2  tablespoons dried parsley
• 1  tablespoon dried oregano
• 1  tablespoon fresh rosemary leaf
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 2  tablespoons  granulated garlic
• 1  tablespoon kosher salt or 1  tablespoon coarse sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  teaspoon  chili flakes (optional)
• 1  teaspoon sweet paprika (optional) or 1  teaspoon hot paprika (optional)

Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk all the ingredients together; let sit at room temperature for 2 hours before using.
2. Store oil in a tightly capped container; will keep for several months in the refrigerator.