How to dry bay leaves in a convection oven?

If you want to dry bay leaves in a convection oven, make sure the oven has a fan. Bay leaves, as well as many other herbs, tend to get very fragrant when dried. To prevent your bay leaves from turning yellow, add a few drops of food-grade natural coloring. Using a convection oven helps the bay leaves dry faster and ensures that your herbs and spices retain their color.

How to dry bay leaves in an electric convection oven?

drying in an electric convection oven is by far the fastest way to dry bay leaves. This method also helps to preserve the nutrients in the leaves and the potency of the essential oils. Generally, you will need to dry the bay leaves in the oven for 10-20 minutes at temperatures ranging from about 140-160 degrees. After the bay leaves have been dried, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely.

How to dry bay leaves in my toaster oven?

To dry bay leaves in a convection oven, preheat the oven at 150 degrees Celsius and place the bay leaves on the baking sheet. Turn the oven off and let the bay leaves dry naturally. Remove the bay leaves when they are completely dry.

How to dry bay leaves in a convection toaster oven?

Although you can't use a convection toaster oven to dry whole bay leaves, you can place the leaves on a baking sheet and place it in the oven. You can then turn the convection on and set the temperature to the highest setting possible. While the convection toaster oven is drying the leaves, you can prevent them from turning black and hard by periodically stirring them.

How to dry bay leaves in a toaster oven?

To dry bay leaves in a toaster oven, place the leaves in the oven — on the racks if it will fit, or on a baking sheet — and set the temperature to around 170 degrees. Leave the oven on for about 4 hours. If you'd like, you can increase the heat to 300 degrees for the last 20 minutes to speed up the process.