POWDER GARLIC TO FRESH RECIPES

Steps:

• Separate the cloves of garlic from the head. Peel off the papery skins, and slice the cloves thin. 
• To dry garlic using a dehydrator: Spread out the sliced garlic in a single layer on the dehydrator screens and dehydrate at 125°F (52°C) until the garlic is crispy and snaps when you break it, up to 12 hours. Rotate your screens several times to dry evenly.
• To dry garlic in an oven: Spread the sliced garlic on a parchment lined baking sheet and dry in a preheated, 150-200°F (67-93°C) oven for 1-2 hours until the garlic snaps when you break it.
• Let the dehydrated garlic cool, then grind into a powder using a high quality blender, spice grinder, or coffee grinder. Sift the powder to remove large pieces, and store the garlic powder in an airtight container in a dark, cool, and dry location.
• 6 large heads of garlic will make about 1/2 cup of garlic powder. Substitute 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder for each clove called for in recipes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400° F.
• Slice French bread in half lengthwise. Then, without cutting all the way through the bottom crust of the bread, cut the loaves partway into slices that can be pulled apart after baking. Place bread on a large baking sheet, cut side up, and set aside.
• Place the softened butter in a medium bowl. If the butter is not very soft, you can heat it in the microwave for a few seconds to soften it more, but do not melt it.
• Add the minced garlic, salt and Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the softened butter. Stir together until very well combined.
• Spread the garlic butter over the top of the bread.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Then, broil for 1-2 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve.