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Blind baking means to bake a pie shell without any filling in it to prepare it for a second baking with a filling. To blind bake a pie shell, line a pie plate with pie dough, decorate the edges as desired, and then line the dough with a piece of parchment paper. Fill the parchment paper with a weight, such as dried beans or ceramic baking beans. Bake the shell in a 350°F oven until the crust is golden brown and evenly dry, 15 to 20 minutes.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 1 (9-inch) pie
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
Step 2
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the pumpkin, sugar, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and milk powder. Add 1 2/3 cups water, along with the flour and eggs, and whisk until completely blended.
Step 3
3. Place the blind-baked pie shell on a baking sheet and fill with the prepared filling. Bake until the filling sets and the crust browns, 35 to 40 minutes. Let the pie rest at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
