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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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With the point of a knife, make an incision in each garlic bulb 1 1/2 inches from the top.
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Remove the first layer of skin from the tops, so that the points of the cloves are showing.
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Grease a baking dish with 1 teaspoon of the butter.
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Arrange the bulbs in the dish.
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Dot the bulbs with the remaining butter, using 1/2 tablespoon for each bulb.
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Sprinkle with the pepper.
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Pour the wine and the bouillon into the baking dish.
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Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for 15 minutes.
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To test for doneness, prick the cloves with the point of a knife.
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If some of the garlic comes off on the knife, they are done.
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Remove from the oven.
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Place the cheese and 3 tablespoons of the creme fraiche in a bowl and mash with a fork.
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(If desired, remove the rind of the cheese and shake any herbs into the mixture.)
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Add more creme fraiche, if needed, until the mixture has the texture of a thick puree.
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Add the chopped scallions and mix well.
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To serve, place 1 slice of bread and 1 garlic bulb on each plate and pass the cheese mixture separately.
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Explain to your guests that they should spread the cheese on the bread; then using a fork, they should press the garlic flesh out of each clove and spread it on top.
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Sprinkle with olive oil, if desired.
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Serve with a dry red wine.
