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Description
- Small ceramic or aluminum pellet-like weights used to keep an unfilled pie or tart crust from shrinking during baking.
- Pie weights can be found in gourmet stores and in the baking section of some supermarkets.
Substitutions
- Rice or beans can be used as an alternative. If rice or beans are used repeatedly, they will burn and become musty with use.
Tips
- Pour 1 to 2 cups of pie weights into an unfilled, foil lined pie crust before baking.
- Crust should be pricked with a fork prior to adding the pie weights.
- Some recipes call for removing the pie weights and lining half way during baking time. Read recipe directions carefully.
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