Pick the best basil from the Garden
Prepare baking sheet by spreading out parchment paper
Rinse with water and Dry well. Drying is important.
Place basil leaves in processor or back into bowl for blending
Drizzle oil over basil and blend, work quickly the longer it is exposed to air the darker it will get.
Spread thinly on prepared tray and parchment paper, I go for about 1/8-1/4 thick
Place in freezer, after an hour remove and score to about 1" squares
Freeze until solid about 4 hours
Remove from freezer, working quickly break of scored chunks and put in freezer proof bag or container of your choice.
When using in your favorite recipe, remove from container and put right into recipe.
