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Blind Baking

Blind baking is when the crust is baked without any filling. The crust is partial or completely baked before the filling is added to prevent the crust from becoming soggy. Prepare the single crust as instructed in Single Pie Crust and the follow the instructions for blind baking below.

  • After the prepared crust has been chilled for 30 minutes, remove it from the refrigerator and line it with foil or parchment paper and weight it down with pie weights, uncooked rice, or dry beans.
  
 
  • You can also help prevent the crust from puffing up and blistering while it bakes by pricking it with a fork. Thoroughly prick the bottom and sides of the crust before baking. If a single crust is not going to be blind baked before filling, do not prick the crust because the filling may seep under the crust while it is baking.
  
 
  • Bake at 350° F until the top edges just begin to turn color. Take the pie crust from the oven and remove the weights and then return the crust to the oven to finish baking.
   
 
  • If the edges of the pie crust start to brown too quickly, cover them with pie crust shields to prevent over browning. If you do not have pie crust shields, you can make some out of aluminum foil.
    
 
  • Bake until the crust is light golden brown.
    
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Glossary Terms
blind baking Glossary Term
A process of cooking pie crusts and pastry shells before adding the fillings, sometimes referred to as "baking empty" or "cooking empty." Some pie fillings, quiche ingredients, or other similar added foods may not take as much time to cook as the crust or as the pie or a tart, so the crust is baked before the filling is added to give the crust an even consistency and a golden brown appearance.
potato baking bag Glossary Term
Made to improve the flavor of baked potatoes, this kitchen utensil is a unique tool for microwave baking.
silicone baking mat Glossary Term
Designed for a variety of different sized pans and baking sheets, the Silicone Baking Mat is made as a liner to keep baked goods from sticking to the surface of pans, cookie sheets and counters.
foil baking pan Glossary Term
Constructed of aluminum foil, this type of pan is used for a variety of foods and food chores such as pizza baking, bread baking, meat roasting, and numerous other cooking activities.
baking sheet Glossary Term
A flat pan or sheet of metal that is used to bake products that are thick or stiff enough to stand on their own, such as cookies, freestanding breads, biscuits, pastries, and meringues.
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