How to Roast Garlic

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Peel away the papery white outer layer that covers the bulb.

   Leave the individual covering on each clove and leave each clove attached to the root. /images/thumb/9/99/Roast-Garlic-Step-1-preview-Version-4.jpg/v4-550px-Roast-Garlic-Step-1-preview-Version-4.jpg /images/thumb/9/99/Roast-Garlic-Step-1-preview-Version-4.jpg/v4-300px-Roast-Garlic-Step-1-preview-Version-4.jpg
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   Step 2: Cut a little off the top of the cloves so that you can see down into each clove.

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   Or, place cloves in muffin tins, drizzle oil into each garlic head, and cover entire tray with foil. /images/thumb/e/e4/Roast-Garlic-Step-4-preview-Version-4.jpg/v4-550px-Roast-Garlic-Step-4-preview-Version-4.jpg /images/thumb/e/e4/Roast-Garlic-Step-4-preview-Version-4.jpg/v4-300px-Roast-Garlic-Step-4-preview-Version-4.jpg Again, if using individual cloves, add them to the package. , /images/thumb/5/52/Roast-Garlic-Step-5-preview-Version-4.jpg/v4-550px-Roast-Garlic-Step-5-preview-Version-4.jpg /images/thumb/5/52/Roast-Garlic-Step-5-preview-Version-4.jpg/v4-300px-Roast-Garlic-Step-5-preview-Version-4.jpg If using the cloves individually, drizzle oil over each one. , /images/thumb/a/aa/Roast-Garlic-Step-6-preview-Version-4.jpg/v4-550px-Roast-Garlic-Step-6-preview-Version-4.jpg /images/thumb/a/aa/Roast-Garlic-Step-6-preview-Version-4.jpg/v4-300px-Roast-Garlic-Step-6-preview-Version-4.jpg , Start checking at about 30-35 minutes, but it may take more like 50-55 minutes.You can also try higher heat, like 400ºF, for about 35-40 minutes.Either way, the end result should be that the skins are golden brown and the garlic cloves are tender when pierced with a knife. , They should come out easily.
   
   Arrange on a plate or add to a dish as needed. /images/thumb/9/9a/Roast-Garlic-Step-8-preview-Version-4.jpg/v4-550px-Roast-Garlic-Step-8-preview-Version-4.jpg /images/thumb/9/9a/Roast-Garlic-Step-8-preview-Version-4.jpg/v4-300px-Roast-Garlic-Step-8-preview-Version-4.jpg If roasting individual cloves, simply drop them out of the foil to where they're needed.
   
   Serve with salt and olive oil.
   
   It also goes well with crusty bread.
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   Step 3: Cut the top (pointed end/stalk) off the head of garlic.

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   Step 4: Place the head of garlic on a piece of foil large enough to wrap the garlic in.

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   Step 5: Drizzle or brush a little olive oil over the garlic head.

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   Step 6: Wrap the garlic head well with the foil.

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   Step 7: Bake in a preheated oven at 350ºF/175ºC until the garlic is soft.

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   Step 8: Remove the roasted garlic from the oven and simply pop the individual cloves out of the roasted paper outers.

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