DIY Dried Basil

If you've already made a ton of pesto and need to use up some extra basil, try drying it. If you live in a drier climate, simply hang bunches of basil in a cool dry place until completely dry and crunchy. Rub leaves between your fingers until crushed. Place in a spice jar and call it a day! If your climate is more humid, line baking sheets with paper towels. Place leaves on a single layer on sheet and stick in the oven after you've baked something else and the oven is still warm but not smoking hot. Leave for about 5 minutes or until crunchy. rub until crushed and store as before. If you haven't yet made pesto, click on the link from a previous post for a super recipe: http://savvynest.blogspot.com/2011/08/presto-pesto.html