Step 1

Place garlic cloves in a small oven-safe pot.

Step 2

Pour olive oil over garlic until fully submerged.

Step 3

Add thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and peppercorns.

Step 4

Cover and bake at 250°F (120°C) for 2 hours.

Step 5

Garlic should be golden and meltingly soft.

Step 6

Let cool in the oil.

Step 7

Store in an airtight jar with the oil in the refrigerator.