Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Slice the bulb of garlic in half perpendicular to the cloves.

Step 3

Place the garlic on a sheet of aluminum foil and season generously with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Step 4

Wrap the aluminum foil tightly around the garlic, making a sealed package.

Step 5

Roast in the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Step 6

Serve as is, or mash with a fork and spread on bread.