Myrna's Oil Dip

My fiance's mother makes a wonderful olive oil for dipping fresh bread, enjoy!

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups extra virgin olive oil
• 2  tablespoons minced garlic cloves
• 2  tablespoons dried basil
• 2  teaspoons oregano
• 2  teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
•  fresh  bread, for serving

Directions

1. Add the oil to a saucepan.
2. Heat until it is warm.
3. Add the garlic, basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper to the warm oil.
4. Do not let the oil boil.
5. After it has simmered for about 15 minutes, let it stand for a couple of hours.
6. Strain the spices from the oil.
7. Add a pinch of each spice to the oil before serving with crusty fresh bread.