Optional: Drizzle the oil with balsamic vinegar, about 1 teaspoon. And/or top with freshly chopped herbs and grated parmesan cheese.
Serve with sliced bread. Dipping oil should be served right away. Throw away oil if it's left at room temperature for more than two hours.
Store leftover oil in the refrigerator for no longer than overnight. Raw garlic and olive oil can harbor botulism and should be thrown away after a day.
Storage Note:
This oil is unsafe to bottle and store. Raw garlic and oil can harbor botulism. Make this oil, enjoy it, and then throw it away.