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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: How to Air Dry Dill
• Method 2 of 3: How to dry dill in the oven
• Method 3 of 3: How to microwave dry dill
• What do you need

Dill is widely used in Western European, Eastern European and Scandinavian cuisine. You can dry the dill and make essential oils from the seeds. You can dry it outdoors, in the oven or microwave.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: How to Air Dry Dill

1. 1 Water the dill the day before harvest. Sprinkle the dill leaves well with water to remove dirt and bugs.
2. 2 Cut the dill leaves in the morning before the sun has dried them. Use sharp kitchen scissors to do this. If you want to dry the seeds too, cut your umbrellas as well.
3. 3 Rinse the dill thoroughly. Then you need to wipe it dry with paper napkins, lay it out on a towel. Let it dry for 3 minutes.
4. 4 Tie small bundles of 5-10 twigs with an elastic band. Make sure the dill is completely dry, otherwise it may absorb moisture instead of drying out.
5. 5 Buy small brown paper bags. Make a few large slots at the bottom to allow air to enter.
   • If you plan to hang dill in your home, you can skip buying paper bags. If you hang it outside, bags are a good way to protect it from outside influences. In addition, the twigs will not fall out when dry.
6. 6 Wrap a paper bag around the bun and tie with an elastic band. The dill should hang down with the leaves. It is advisable that it does not touch the paper, as air must penetrate between the leaves.
7. 7 Hang the bundles in a dry, well-ventilated place such as your porch or basement. Leave them to dry for 2 weeks.
8. 8 Remove the dill when it crumbles easily. Separate the dried umbrellas from the dill leaves by hand.
9. 9 Separate the seeds from the umbrellas and place them in an airtight jar. Place the dill leaves in another jar. Store them in a dry, dark place.

Method 2 of 3: How to dry dill in the oven

1. 1Collect fresh dill as in the first method.
2. 2Rinse, wipe off the dill and let it dry.
3. 3 Preheat oven to 43 ° C or less. If you have a dehydrator, you can use it instead of the oven. Look in the instructions for what temperature you need to set.
4. 4 Place the waxed paper on the baking sheet. Pour the dill on it and distribute it evenly over the entire baking sheet.
5. 5 Send the baking sheet to the oven. If it gets too hot, leave the door ajar. Dry the dill for 2-4 hours.
6. 6 Monitor your dill regularly. It will be ready when it crumbles easily.
7. 7 You can remove the dill from the oven and let it cool. Place the dried dill in a jar and use as a seasoning. Remove the seeds from the dill flowers if you want to make an essential oil out of them.

Method 3 of 3: How to microwave dry dill

1. 1Rinse the dill with water and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
2. 2 Find a large dish that will fit in your microwave. Place two paper towels on top of it.
3. 3 Pour the dill onto a plate, distribute evenly. Cover with a paper towel.
4. 4Place the dish in the microwave for 4 minutes, set the power to high.
5. 5 Remove from the microwave and check if the dill is dry. If not, microwave it for another 2 minutes. When the dill is ready, it crumbles if you touch it.
6. 6 Let the dill cool, then place it in an airtight container. Microwave-dried dill is good for 2-4 weeks. Drying it in the oven or air will keep it stored longer.

What do you need

• Water
• Kitchen scissors
• Wax paper
• Paper bags
• Rubber bands
• Baking tray
• Oven
• Microwave
• Kitchen towels / paper towels
• Jars for herbs
• Great dish
• Dehydrator (optional)