Barbara, I've had luck with a modification of your Mom's drying procedure. I lay the leaves out on a plate lined with a paper towel and cook for 8-10 second increments. You have to watch them so they don't ignite (and stink the place up), but I went through a few bundles of basil this way last summer, and I'm still enjoying it. I stored the leaves in a mason jar in a cool dry place.
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Barbara, I've had luck with
Submitted by Guest on March 11, 2008 - 08:15.
Barbara, I've had luck with a modification of your Mom's drying procedure. I lay the leaves out on a plate lined with a paper towel and cook for 8-10 second increments. You have to watch them so they don't ignite (and stink the place up), but I went through a few bundles of basil this way last summer, and I'm still enjoying it. I stored the leaves in a mason jar in a cool dry place.