Roasted Garlic Bread

1 head of garlic

1 teaspoon olive oil (5ml)

sprig of fresh thyme

pinch of cracked black pepper

oil

1 baguette sliced lengthways in half

½ cup of softened butter (125ml)

1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil (15ml)

Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat the grill to low heat

Remove top of garlic exposing just the top.  Prick top with tines of a fork and drizzle with olive oil and pepper.  Top with fresh thyme and wrap in foil.  Place over a low heat bbq.  Cook for approximately 15 minutes or until tender.  Remove and allow to cool.

In a bowl add head of roasted garlic without skin that has been smashed with a fork to oil and mix to combine.

Halve and butterfly a baguette.  Spread garlic butter onto baguette. Lay down the butterflied bread, buttered side down on low heat grill.  Cook for approximately 4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.   Keep a watchful eye on bread to prevent burning.

Remove from the grill. Cut into desired portions.