Random Tip: How to dry herbs quickly

No time to hang dry your herbs? You can dry your herbs in just a few hours in the oven.

 

1.      Pre-heat the oven to between 135 and 180 degrees Fahrenheit. This will ensure the herbs dry slowly and do not scorch.

2.      Lay the herbs flat on a piece of aluminum foil, cookie sheet, or casserole pan.

3.      Bake for 2-4 hours depending on the number of herbs being dried. While baking, leave the oven door slightly ajar in order for moisture to escape the oven. Some leafy herbs such as basil may take longer than others to dry. Keep a close eye on the herbs as they bake, and turn them as needed.

 

Note: Please be careful of children near the open oven.

 

That’s it! Your herbs are now ready to be ground for seasoning, roasted with meat to give added flavor, or bottled with olive oil—See our craft here!