{"id":21531,"date":"2022-08-25T10:14:56","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T14:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cheffist.com\/?p=21531"},"modified":"2023-06-27T05:48:39","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T09:48:39","slug":"blind-baking-puff-pastry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cheffist.com\/blind-baking-puff-pastry\/","title":{"rendered":"Blind Baking Puff Pastry: The Easy How-To Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you know how to carry out the blind baking of puff pastry? If you answered yes, you must be an experienced pastry lover and cook. And if your answer is no, don’t worry; this article will help you learn more about blind baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blind baking is a technique few people are familiar with. It is not a topic of interest and does not frequently come up at Thanksgiving, the cookout, or even Christmas dinners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This baking method is unique, which is why you must be well-versed in pastry and confection techniques to know so much about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, this article is set to assist you in learning more about what it means to blind bake pastry and how it is done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is blind baking?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The process of baking a pie crust or other pastry without the filling is known as blind baking, also referred to as pre-baking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When making fruit pies, blind baking helps in preventing a soggy bottom crust. Pie crusts and tart shells are the most common that requires blind baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blind baking involves lining the pie crust with parchment paper, filling it with uncooked beans or rice, and then baking the whole thing. This stops the crust from expanding during baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And after baking, the raw rice or beans are taken out, and the pie crust is then filled. A pie weight can also be used in place of the beans or rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEE: Can You Bake Premade Graham Cracker Crust or Not?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to blind bake puff pastry<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The pastry should be rolled out to a width of 4cm (1.5 inches) wider than the pan it will line. If the pan is deeper, you’ll need to roll it even wider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After this, you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n