Glossary (talk like a chef): To bake blind
To bake blind
To bake pastry "blind" means to cook it on its own or as an empty tart case, when it will be assembled with or have a filling that will not go in the oven.Example: "Blind bake the sweetcrust pastry base. "
Meaning: Roll out the sweetcrust pastry to fit the mould or ring, prick all over or cover with ceramic baking beads (or beans/lentils) to keep it flat during cooking, then bake until sufficiently coloured.
Remarks: To read about blind baking in more detail, please see this page.
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Last modified on: September 17th 2024
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