Let me count the ways. This purported hack recommends cutting a head of garlic in half before whacking it with the back of your knife or a spatula to smack the garlic cloves out of the garlic halves.

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Being careful not to burn your fingers, give the garlic heads a pinch. They should be very soft. Let cool to room temperature and then cut each head in half horizontally with a serrated bread knife.