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when do you need to blind bake pastry
Blind baking a pie crust is necessary when it will be filled with an unbaked filling, in which case the crust must be fully baked.
what are some methods for blind baking pastry
In one technique, the pie crust is lined with aluminium foil or parchment paper, then filled with pastry- or pie weights to ensure the crust retains its shape while baking.
what can be used as a pie-weight for blind baking
Pie-weights are available as ceramic or metal beads, but rice, dried peas, lentils, beans or other pulses can be used instead.
can i use two tins for blind baking a pie crust
Another technique dispenses with weights by placing a second pie tin on top of the crust, then inverting the tins. In this method, the crust browns between the tins.

Question: what about a fork
Self-contained rewrite: can i use a fork for blind baking a pie crust