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How do You Dry Fresh Basil?

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To dry basil, and other fresh herbs, cut the stems of the basil plant when it is still very fresh and leaves are firm. Gather the stems and hold them up side down as you tie the stems together. Hang up side down in a dark, dry, place until the plants are completely dried. To use, crush the leaves and store in an air tight container.
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Pick your basil and rinse and pat dry. Put in dehydrator or you can put in the oven on a very low eat for a couple of hours. Take out and crumble.
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One tablespoon of fresh basil equals one teaspoon of dried basil. Basil tea is said to be the ultimate cure to flatulence along with garlic.
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1. If you are drying basil from your garden, cut the stalks about 6 inches up from ground level. If you are drying leftover basil that you have purchased, leave the leaves on the
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Actually, fresh herbs do not freeze well. The best way to preserve them is to dry them. If you have to freeze them, chop them, and freeze with water in ice cube trays.
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