Roasted Elephant Garlic Bread

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:12:54 GMT

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

2. Cut off the top ½ inch of each garlic head. Cut off two squares of foil large enough to entirely enclose one head of garlic and place on a work surface. Place each head of garlic cut side down on a foil square so that it sits flat. Place 1 tablespoon butter and a pinch of salt on the uncut side of each head. Bring up the foil around each head and crimp it to seal the garlic inside. Place the packages on a baking sheet.

Step 3

3. Roast for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven (but leave the oven on). Let the garlic stand, still wrapped in foil, for 15 minutes. Unwrap and let stand until cool enough to handle.

Step 4

4. While the garlic is cooling, slice the loaf of bread in half horizontally. Lay the two halves cut side up on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 15 minutes or until browned. Switch on the broiler during the last 2 minutes for darker toast.

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the remaining 1 stick plus 6 tablespoons butter, the olives, chives, and salt to taste. Press the garlic out of its skins and into the mixture. Use a fork to combine until well blended.

Step 6

6. Smear the garlic butter on the cut sides of the toasted bread. Slice into 1-inch-wide pieces and serve immediately.

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