MY BAY LAUREL PLANT (BAY LEAVES) I finally got around to drying my Bay Leaves yesterday. I only had 2 store bought McCormick Bay Leaves remaining so I knew that I needed to do this sooner or later. Also, the fresh leaves were the right size and I didn't want them to get any bigger.
Last night, the oven was already cooling because I just made Burrito Pie for dinner. First, I picked and washed the Bay Leaves. I then layed the leaves on a baking sheet between 2 paper towels. The next day, I had crispy Bay Leaves ready for storing.
I've never dried herbs before and this is my first time to have and dry Bay Leaves. I know I could have dried them upside down but I wanted to see the results using the oven. Also, it made the house smell so good all night long.
Of course I tasted the original McCormick Bay Beaves that I had compared to the freshly dried Bay Leaves. I would have to say my fresh dried Bay Leaves tasted so much better, smelled stronger, and was crispier than the store bought Bay Leaves.
3 stars store bought. 5 stars homemade. I love fresh herbs don't you?
DRIED BAY LEAVES FOR STORING
MISTY LILAC WAVE PETUNIA