Directions. Soak the rice in a container that holds at least twice the volume of rice: Cover the rice with 2 to 3 inches of room-temperature water and soak for 6 to 24 hours. If you need to shorten the soaking time, soak the rice in warm (about 100 degree) water for 2 hours.
Quick Answer. Dry basil in an oven by washing the basil, drying it thoroughly in a salad spinner and placing the leaves in a single layer on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Place the basil in the top rack of the oven at the lowest temperature setting for up to four hours.
Drying Mushrooms In The Oven. 1  1. Clean the mushrooms you are going to dry. 2  2. Cut the mushrooms. 3  3. Place the mushrooms on a baking sheet.  4. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65 1  Celsius). 5. Take the mushrooms out of the oven after an hour.  6. Place the mushrooms back in the oven.