Drying bay leaves is a simple and easy way of preserving them for later use. The drying process slows down the rate of decomposition to prevent spoiling. Anyhow, there are various ways and forms in which you can dry the leafy herb. The article will review the important points, then suggest 9 quick and easy steps on how to dry bay leaves. 1. Wash and clean the leaves well. Place them in a container to let them sit in the sun or under a light source. Over time, a white milky liquid will be produced on the leaves. After 15 minutes, remove the leaves and place them in an open bowl or tray to dry out completely. If you are using a large container, you can use a fan to circulate air around the leaves while they are drying 2. Place the bay leaves on parchment paper and place them in an oven (170F) until the leaves are crispy. Make sure that you check the leaves now and then to avoid burning them. 3. Place bay leaves in an air-tight container and then seal them. Add a few drops of water inside the container to allow air circulation, which will speed up the drying process. 4. Place the bay leaves in a dry, cool, and dark place. 5. Leave the bay leaves in an open bowl for 1-2 days. During this period, the leaves will become wrinkled with dried moisture content that is enough to use later without worrying about spoiling. 6. After this process is done, store the dried bay leaves in an airtight container or jar until you are ready to use them. 7. These leaves can also be stored by placing them in the freezer in an airtight container for long-term use. 8. Dry bay leaves in a dehydrator at a temperature of 100F for about eight hours. Remove the dehydrator from the heat, discard the moisture and store them in an airtight container until use. 9. How to dry bay leaves is quite easy if you have a food dehydrator available.