California Bay Leaves

by Trailhead Spice CO.

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California bay leaves are the larger, more assertive cousin of Turkish bay ‚ camphor-forward and intensely aromatic, they're built for long, slow cooking. Drop one or two into soups, chowders, stews, or pickling brines at the start and let the heat do the work. Always remove before serving. This is the bay leaf that earns its keep in every pot.

Size: 0.25oz Bag (Net: 0.25 oz)

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Ingredients

Bay leaves

About This Blend

Umbellularia californica ‚ the California bay laurel ‚ grows wild along the Pacific Coast and produces leaves with volatile oil content up to three times higher than Mediterranean bay.

Flavor Profile

California bay is assertively camphor-forward with nutmeg-touched sweetness ‚ significantly bolder than Turkish bay, one leaf does serious work in chowders and braises.

How To Use

Add 1-2 leaves to soups, braises, and stews at the start of cooking ‚ their strength means you rarely need more.Include in pickling brines and tomato-based sauces for herbal complexity that builds throughout cooking.Drop into braising liquids with thyme and garlic for layered Mediterranean depth.When substituting dry basil for fresh, use 1/3 of the amount specified.