Harold Import Baking Weights

While dried beans are a common DIY hack, they can absorb moisture and oils, potentially affecting the flavor of your crust or even scorching. Mrs. Anderson's ceramic weights are non-porous, reusable, and designed to distribute heat evenly without altering the taste of your pastry.

Yes, you should always line your pie dough with a piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil before adding the weights. This prevents the ceramic beads from sticking to the dough and makes them much easier to remove once the crust is set.

Yes, these ceramic weights are oven-safe up to 480°F. They are built to withstand the temperatures typically used for blind baking pie crusts.

Let the weights cool completely before handling them. Once cool, you can wash them by hand with warm water and mild soap, then let them air dry thoroughly before storing them back in their container.

Yes, one container of these ceramic weights provides enough coverage to fill a standard 9-inch pie crust, ensuring the bottom and sides are properly weighted to prevent bubbling and shrinkage.