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basil infused oil

BASIL OIL WITH ROASTED GARLIC

Oilve oil infused with fresh basil and roasted garlic.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Infusion time 1 day
Course Cooking Oils
Cuisine world

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • thermometer
  • Storage bottle

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Extra Virgin Olive oil
  • 1 large bulb of fresh garlic
  • 2 cups of fresh basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven to 375.
  • Place1 large bulb of fresh garlic in foil, drizzle a little oil. Tightly seal and roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes.
    Remove and let cool. Use hands to carefully press and squeeze out cloves.
  • Pour16 oz Extra Virgin Olive oil into a medium saucepan. Heat oil up to 225 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Then remove from heat
  • In a wide jar with lid, add 2 cups of fresh basil leaves and roasted garlic cloves. Carefully pour in olive oil ( May use a funnel). Stir and ensure basil and garlic are submerged. Seal and let it infuse for at least 24 hours.
    Remove garlic cloves and basil.
  • Bottle and store in a cool dry area, away from light.
Keyword Flavored Oils