Bay Leaf Salt Recipes

Steps:

• If using fresh bay leaves, toast in a hot pan until fragrant, then dry overnight in a 100-degree oven. If using dried bay leaves, toast in hot pan until fragrant, then let cool.
• In a mortar or spice grinder, grind bay leaves until fine. Measure powder and combine with double the amount of salt. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add shallots, and cook, stirring often, 4 minutes. Stir in rice, and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
• Add 2 cups water, the stock, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Raise heat, and bring to boil. Stir once, then reduce heat. Cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and discard bay leaf before serving.