INGREDIENTS
1-2 heads spring garlic
Barbara Extra Virgin Olive Oil
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Place spring garlic bulbs on a cutting board. Trim off all but 6″ of the stalk, and slice the bottom root end off exposing the cloves inside
- Coat the bottom of an 8 x 8 baking pan generously with Barbara Extra Virgin Olive Oil . Place garlic bulbs & sliced ends side-by-side in the pan, stalk end up, and smother generously with more olive oil. All surfaces should be coated with oil.
- Place the baking pan on the center rack of the oven and bake for 45 minutes until the bulbs are fragrant, golden brown, and the cloves are very soft.
- Remove pan from oven and set aside to cool.
- Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a container and cover lightly with more olive oil. Enjoy warm as a spread on crusty toasts or crackers.
Note: *Roasted garlic is amazing served with a soft cheese; goat, brie, cream, or farmers-style fresh cheeses are perfect.
Recipe by Karen Pavone
Bay Area-based writer/photographer for artisan food and craft spirit producers. www.farministasfeast.com