Step Two: Wash the basil leaves and dry them well! I pinch off all the basil leaves, discard the stems, and wash the leaves very well in asalad spinner(affiliate link). Spin them as dry as you possibly can. If you don’t have a salad spinner, just wash your basil leaves in the ...
Dried basil will retain its complexity and flavor for up to 1 year. However, basil tends to lose some essential oil and flavoring during the drying process. Once dried, store it in an airtight container, away from heat and light.