Pre baking your pie crust is the easiest way to guarantee a crispy pie crust with no soggy bottoms. Yes, even underneath a juicy fruit or custardy cream filling! Learn how to pre bake pie crust in this blog post, complete with my best tips, tricks, and of course, links to my favorite pie recipes.
The Importance of Chilling Your Pie Dough After you make your pie dough, you should let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or better, 12 to 24 hours, before you roll it out.
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Egg wash the pre baked pie crust, then bake again.
After 30 to 35 minutes, remove the pie from the oven (but keep the oven on!). Carefully lift out the aluminum foil and pie weights. Then, brush the bottom and sides of the crust with egg white. If your egg white is too thick, add a dash or two of water to thin it out.
Doing so creates a waterproof seal that prevents the the bottom and sides of the crust from absorbing the filling, keeping it crispy. Bake for an additional 5 minutes to set the egg wash.
I don’t have pie weights. What can I use instead?
Alternatively, if you don’t want to add another specialty tool to your crowded kitchen (I get it!), you can DIY pie weights with everyday ingredients and other items. Some people use dried beans and uncooked rice instead of pie weights. They claim that, after doing so, you can still cook the beans and rice to eat like you normally would! However, when I tried this trick, I noticed that both my beans and rice had a funny flavor. Maybe that’s just me, though.
So instead of using beans or rice, I instead recommend you use coins from your spare change jar. The coins won’t melt in the oven, and you can reuse the change after it’s cooled down.
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FAQ
How long does pie dough need to rest?
Do you have to let pie dough chill?
How long to take pie dough out of fridge before rolling?
Do you have to pre bake pie dough?
Do you let pie dough rest before baking?
When it comes to baking a delicious pie, there is nothing more important than ensuring that the crust is just right. One of the most important steps in achieving the perfect crust is letting the pie dough rest.
Can you make pie dough the night before?
A pie requires careful preparation, so the dough is one of the most important steps. You can save time and make a perfect crust by preparing the dough ahead of time. If you make the dough the night before, it can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Can you make pie dough ahead of time?
Rolling out pie dough ahead of time is a great way to save time and energy when making a pie. You can make the dough in advance, roll it out into a circle and then cover it with plastic wrap until you are ready to use it. This allows you to focus on the filling and baking process without having to worry about rolling out the dough.
Can You bake a pie crust ahead of time?
By baking a pie crust ahead of time, you can make a better pie. Blind baking involves flattening the pie crust rather than using pie weights as stated in some recipes. The puffing of the crust is prevented by holes that allow steam to escape. After you’ve rolled out the pie crust, place it on your pie plate.