Step 1

Wash and pat dry your basil.

Step 2

Spread the leaves evenly and in a single layer in a herb drying rack in a place with good air circulation, out of the sun.

Step 3

Allow the leaves to dry for a few weeks.

Step 4

Place the whole leaves in an airtight glass container in a dark and dry place. Crumble when you're going to use them in your dishes.

Step 5

Your dried basil will stay good like this for a year or more.