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.
To dry apricots in the oven, set the temperature to 140 F and place the apricots on wire cooling racks lined with cheesecloth. Prop open the oven door and place a fan near the opening to encourage good circulation. Dry for 24 to 36 hours. Keep children and pets away from your oven during the drying process.