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How do I keep an empty pie shell from shrinking during baking?
Darlene:
Use pie weights. You can buy weights, or simply use dried beans. Line the crust with foil and add enough beans/weights to cover the bottom. The beans can be reused - be sure to let them cool completely before storing.
You can also "dock" the crust if it is going to get an unbaked filling. Simply poke holes all over with a fork.
Elyse
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Elyse Grau
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I can answer any questions about baking. The only thing I'm not too good at is baking pies, nor do I know much about high altitude baking.
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I have been baking for over 30 years. One of my hobbies is creating recipes, most of those for baked goods. I made my own wedding cake. Currently I prefer to bake healthier things. I use a lot of whole wheat and other whole grain flours, and prefer to use less sugar or sugar substitutes in my baking. I do a lot with fruit.
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