Blind baking with rice

27 Aug 2008 | Print Version | Featured in: Budget Friendly Cooking Solutions, Q & A

Can I use rice instead of beans or pastry weights when I am blind baking my pie crust? I do not have the others.

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One Response for "Blind baking with rice"

Chef Erika August 27th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Carol,
You may certainly use uncooked rice in place of baking weights or dried beans in blind baking. Just be certain to place a layer of foil over the crust before pouring the rice in to ensure that none of the rice gets baked onto the pastry. Also, once the rice has cooled, you can put aside in a small container to use again.

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