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Drying herbs in a microwave is quick, simple, and gives excellent results. Place two layers of paper towel in the bottom of the microwave, add a layer of herbs, and cover with two more layers of paper towel. Run the microwave on high for two minutes, then check your herbs for dryness.
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Microwave drying is a quick and easy method to dry small amounts of herbs. Lay a single layer of clean, dry leaves between dry paper towels and place them in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes on high power. Drying will vary with the moisture content of the herb and the wattage of the microwave oven.
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Microwave ovens can dry herbs quickly. However, extreme caution should be used when microwave drying because of the risk of not only scorching the herbs but also starting a fire and damaging the microwave.
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A microwave oven can be used for small quantities of herbs. Place 4 or 5 herb branches in the oven between paper towels. Heat for two to three minutes on high. If not brittle and dry when removed from the oven, repeat microwave drying for 30 seconds more.
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wikiHow article about How to Preserve Herbs. ... Herbs placed into a microwave oven should be wrapped in kitchen towel and add a glass of water to prevent the dryness of the herbs from affecting the oven. Try one minute drying on high and check for consistency after each burst.
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Drying herbs gives you the possibility to make preparations and mixes that probably will be of a higher quality than those you can found in grocery stores and supermarkets, with your own taste and are much, much cheaper than commercial brands that are offering mixings ... VISITOR COMMENTS on "Drying Herbs in Microwave":
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Wash herbs, shake off excess moisture, then pat with paper towels to dry completely. Remove leaves from stems and arrange in a single layer between double thickness of paper towels. Dry about 1 cup at a time by placing in the microwave on high power for 2-3 minutes.
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Herbs gathered just before the plant flowers are best for drying. Remove any dead or discolored leaves. Rinse leaves with cold water and dry on paper towels until no visible moisture remains. Place four or five herb stalks between paper towels in the microwave along with a small dish of water.
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