Garlic Paste

Preparation

• 1
  Preheat the oven to 180°C
• 2
  Separate the cloves of garlic and cut of the ends, lay them flat on a baking surface and drizzle olive oil over them, salt
• 3
  Bake covered for 45 minutes, then bake uncovered until they turn a golden brown colour
• 4
  remove the garlic from the oven and allow to cool
• 5
  squeeze the garlic out of the skins and blend together with the olive oil
• 6
  use the olive oil in small amounts until a smooth consistency is reached
• 7
  add salt and pepper to taste and blend further
• 8
  refrigerate and use as a spread or a dip.