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.
Prepare your oven or food dehydrator. Basil leaves dry beautifully in either an oven set to very low heat or a food dehydrator. If you're using the oven, set it to the lowest temperature - 200 Â°F (93 Â°C) or lower. If you're using a food dehydrator, ready it for operation according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Preheat oven to 400Â° F. Slice the baguettes into 1/4 to 1/2-inch slices for crostini, 1/2 to 3/4-inch for bruschetta. Brush or spray one side with the oil. Place on sheet pans or cookie sheets, oiled side down. Brush or spray the top. Place in oven and bake until lightly browned and toasted, 6 to 10 minutes.