I like using our Excalibur Electric Food Dehydrator to dry basil, because it’s easier, quicker and more consistent than hanging to dry. You can also freeze basil, but I prefer having dried basil on hand for everyday recipes and I don’t always want the water or oil that must be used when it comes to freezing basil. No matter which method you use (dehydrator or oven), here are some important things to remember about drying basil… basil is easily bruised – handle gently every step of the way water drops lead to brown spots – remove surface moisture from leaves before drying basil leaves have a high oil content –…