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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Bag Dried Herbs

If you  can't use all your herbs fresh, don't worry.  You can dry them easily at home.  Here's a quick method for drying herbs in a paper bag, taken from budget101.com

Bag Drying Herbs
Wash herbs by swishing the branches through cold water, holding by stem ends. Shake off excess water and lay on towels until moisture has evaporated (1 to 3 hours). Wet herbs will mold while drying.

Bundle 6 to 8 stem ends together and secure with string or rubber band. Enclose branches upside down in a large paper bag. Gather the bag around the stems and tie. Using a pencil or knife, punch about 10 holes all around the bag for air circulation. Label and date each bag. Suspend in an airy place for two to three weeks. Herbs will be crispy when dry. The bag protects herbs from dust and other pollutants during the drying process.

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