Funny, but less than a week ago, I sent the Old Farmers Almanac a real easy way to dry basil w/o the use of a microwave, oven, dehydrator or by tying a bunch of basil branches together with string and let them air dry in a cool area of one's home. My quick and easy way: Cut off desired branches; Rinse under cool running water or swish in a sink to clean off the basil; Place basil on paper towels until the majority of the moisture has evaporated; Put the basil onto a rimmed cookie sheet (leaves only); Place in a hot car warmed by the sun; Remove basil from car once leaves are dried; and place in air tight containers -- so easy ! Note: You can either crush the crinkly leaves or store whole.
Funny, but less than a week ago, I sent the Old Farmers Almanac a real easy way to dry basil w/o the use of a microwave, oven, dehydrator or by tying a bunch of basil branches together with string and let them air dry in a cool area of one's home. My quick and easy way: Cut off desired branches; Rinse under cool running water or swish in a sink to clean off the basil; Place basil on paper towels until the majority of the moisture has evaporated; Put the basil onto a rimmed cookie sheet (leaves only); Place in a hot car warmed by the sun; Remove basil from car once leaves are dried; and place in air tight containers -- so easy ! Note: You can either crush the crinkly leaves or store whole.