2 cups unrefined, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
8 heads garlic, cloves separated and peeled
12 sprigs fresh thyme
3 bay leaves, bruised
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium baking dish (I used an 8 x 8-inch Pyrex), combine the olive oil, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. The garlic should be completely covered by about 1 inch of oil.
Bake until the garlic cloves are soft, fragrant, and lightly browned but still hold their shape, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months, completely covered with olive oil to prevent air from reaching them.
Recipe by Pamela Salzman at https://pamelasalzman.com/five-friday-favorites-05-06-16/