Can you use the leaves from an ornamental bay tree for cooking, if so how do i dry them out?
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Do you mean a 'lollipop' or other 'shaped' bay tree - I'm just a bit concerned that when you say 'ornamental' you might be confusing it with a laurel (or cherry laurel).
Bay leaves can be used in cooking - why not just pick them fresh when you need them?
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You dont need to dry them out, just pick and use, or if you wish thread onto a cotton and air dry.
Yes.Pick the leaves in the morning and lay them on a tray to dry in an airy room ,when they are completely dry store them in a dark coloured jar with a screw top.Use as and when .
yes i just use them as they r picked from the tree soz dont know how to dry them out
Just have fresh bay leaves when cooking and if you want to store them for the winter just place on a baking tray and place in oven to dry out ....dont burn them though
Bay Tree
This pyramid bay tree has wonderful, savoury leaves which will work wonders in autumn soups and casseroles. Its handsome shape and evergreen leaves make it an attractive plant all year round, either indoors or out.
Bay laurels are hardy plants that can grow to substantial trees over the years. These plants are happy indoors in a cool room, or outdoors on a patio or in the garden.
Definitely ypou can-enjoy the flavour. I hang up a big bay twig ant when the leaves are dried I put them in a jar. I think the flavour of dried is slightly stronger; more on the spicy side than the herby flavour of fresh bay. It is a highly respected plant across the world and through the ages; Laurus Nobilis, thought to dispel evil and to protect from harm, hence its position in gateways, drives etc. It has healing properties according to Galen; the berries, particularly valuable as medicine, are an antidote to stings and venom. An oil, made from the berries and added to olive oil, can be soothing for rheumatic pain. The same oil soothes bumps and bruises. You have an angel in your garden and its name is Bay.
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