How do I dry bay leaves? Here's the best way.

If you've ever looked at a fresh laurel bush and wondered, "how do i dry bay leaves," you're actually in for a treat because the process is incredibly simple and much more rewarding than buying those dusty jars at the supermarket. Most of us are used to seeing bay leaves as these stiff, greyish-green things at the bottom of a soup pot, but when you dry them yourself, they keep so much more of that woodsy, peppery aroma that makes a bolognese or a stew really pop. ...

February 13, 2026 · 7 min · Pima Erich