Spicy Thyme and Garlic Oil

Cooking With Rania - "Gifts from Your Kitchen"
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Spicy Thyme and Garlic Oil

INGREDIENTS

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 garlic cloves, halved
2 bay leaves, crumbled
1 (4-inch) thyme sprig

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a small, heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until thermometer registers 200°. Reduce heat to low; cook 20 minutes (do not allow temperature to rise above 220°). Cool to room temperature.

Strain oil mixture through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids and pour into a decorative bottle with a tight fitting top.

This oil is best if used within 1 month.

Yield: 1 cup