How to Dry Bay Leaves

Fresh Bay Leaves

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Air Dry on a Rack

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Hang to Air Dry

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Oven Dry

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Dehydrator

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Find full instructions at sprigandspoon.com

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How to Dry Bay Leaves

3 Methods

Fresh Bay Leaves

Cooling Rack

String

Baking Tray

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2

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What You'll Need

Storage Jar or Bag

5

Dehydrator

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One of the following:

Air Dry on a Rack

Hang to Air Dry

Oven Dry

Dehydrator

Find full instructions at sprigandspoon.com

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