Prepare and Dry Herbs
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David
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How To Prepare and Dry Herbs from David
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To dry the leaves of any kind of herb, hang the plants upside down by
the stem to dry in a light current of air. After leaves are
completely dry, store them in a dark place.
This generic advice applies to bay leaves as well as basil, oregano,
thyme, rosemary, etc. The higher the relative humidity, the longer it
will take the herbs to dry. Discard herbs that show any sign of mold.
You may rinse the herbs gently in cool water after harvesting, then
dry thoroughly with paper towels. For herbs with seeds or leaves that
might fall off as they dry, put a paper bag, well-punched with holes
for ventilation, around the bunch before hanging up the stem. (This
isn't necessary for bay leaves.)
You also can try drying the leaves overnight in the oven, with the
oven light on. If you have a gas range with a pilot light, that is
enough heat to dry herbs. Herbs are dry when they are brittle and
break or crush instead of bending. After storing, check them in a
couple of weeks for mold
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