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How to Dry Basil Recipe

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Fresh sweet basil bunches
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TO DRY BASIL, remove the tough stems. Wash, then pat dry the leaves with a clean kitchen towel. Spread the leaves in a single layer over a paper towel-covered rack. This will allow air circulation under the rack and speeds up the drying process.

In a few days when the leaves are totally dry they will crumble very easily and that is the sign that they are dry enough to be stored. Any moisture left in the dried herbs promotes molding.

Store the dried leaves whole in an airtight container in a cool dry place for several months. If you can spare the space, the refrigerator is a very good place to store dried herbs. When ready to use simply crush the leaves and add it to your recipe.

Keep in mind that, like all herbs, for every one tablespoon of fresh basil you will use one teaspoon of the dried leaves in your recipes.

 

 

 

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