How to Dry Bay Leaves at Home
- Lay a paper towel onto a large baking sheet enough to accommodate all of the bay leaves so they're not touching.
- Spread the bay leaves onto the paper towels. ...
- Place the baking sheet in a warm, dry room that has plenty of ventilation. ...
- Check on the leaves after 1 week and flip them over.
How do you dry bay leaves?
Use a large baking sheet and cover it with a single layer of paper towels. Spread the bay leaves out onto the paper towels so they aren't layered or touching each other. Then, place the sheet in a warm, dry location out of direct sunlight. After a week, flip the leaves over and let them dry for another week.
How do you dry and preserve bay leaves?
Fresh bay leaves tend to be rather bitter, and drying them tempers their bitterness. When dry, store bay leaves in an airtight jar of sealed plastic bag out of direct sunlight at a temperature between 65 and 70 F. (18-21 C.) for up to a year.
