Roasted Garlic Ftira: An Irresistibly Aromatic Delight

If you love the rich, savory smell of roasted garlic, this recipe is for you. This Roasted Garlic Ftira is perfect for anyone who enjoys garlic bread. It takes simple ingredients and turns them into something special. Picture golden, caramelized garlic mixed into creamy butter, with a hint of spice, spread on crusty Maltese bread, and topped with melted cheese. This dish is versatile and can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or snack. Roasting garlic also brings out its health benefits, making this recipe both delicious and good for you.

Appetizer

Difficulty

Medium

Prep time

15 minutes

Cooking time

1 hour 30 minutes

Total time

60 min

Servings

Ingredients

1 Ftira
2 garlic bulbs
125g butter, softened
1/2 tbsp chilli flakes
Fior di Vita Four Cheese
Parsley, chopped
1-2 tbsp honey

Instructions

Chop the tops off of the garlic bulbs. Place them on a piece of foil, drizzle generously with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Fold up the piece of foil and bake at 180°C for 1 hour 15 minutes. Leave to cool.
In a bowl, squeeze out the garlic. Add butter, chilli flakes, salt and pepper, and mix well until combined.
Slice your bread in half and spread over the mixture generously (you can also make slits in your bread to let the butter seep through better).
Top with cheese and grill/broil at 180°C for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Once golden and crunchy, top with parsley and honey. Slice to serve.