Cut the top off of a bulb of garlic, approximately 1/4-1/2". Try to expose all of the cloves. Run your hands over the bulb and remove as much loose skin/paper as you can.
Place on a big piece of tin foil.
Note: there are many specialty garlic roasters/bakers out there, they all have one thing in common...
they need to be washed! I just toss the tin foil:@)
Drizzle 1/2 tsp olive oil over each bulb.
Bring the sides of the tin foil up and fold over, making a sealed pouch.
Place in a preheated 375 degree oven.
Bake for one hour, they'll be golden brown and your whole house will smell wonderful:@)
Bake for one hour, they'll be golden brown and your whole house will smell wonderful:@)
Note: I use a toaster oven, you can add them to the big oven any time you're
roasting meat or a side dish- not cakes, cookies, etc. ( just wanted to mention that) also,
don't hesitate to toss a couple pouches on indirect heat when grilling out.
roasting meat or a side dish- not cakes, cookies, etc. ( just wanted to mention that) also,
don't hesitate to toss a couple pouches on indirect heat when grilling out.
Cool for about 10-15 minutes and remove the cloves from the papers, they'll be soft and squishy.
At this point you can add them to your recipe, spread them on crusty bread or freeze them for future use.
I like to bake 6-8 bulbs to store in the freezer so they're ready when I want to use them-works great!
I like to bake 6-8 bulbs to store in the freezer so they're ready when I want to use them-works great!
Full disclosure: To get intact cloves you kinda have to cut the papers and pry them out with a knife.
I don't have the patience for that, must be that Philly thing... so I just squeeze the bulb and put the smooshed cloves in a freezer bag, then break or cut a piece off I think equals what I need.
It works for me:@)
