Ingredients

6 heads garlic, tops trimmed by about 1/4 inch 

2 tablespoons olive oil 

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place garlic in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and cover with foil. Roast until soft, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool. Squeeze cloves out of skins. Whole cloves can be stored, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator up to 1 week.