baking beans

suzybloo · 8 July 2013 at 6:58AM

I use grease proof paper and macaroni shells and just pop them back into a jar to reuse once they are cold again. Works just as well :-)

meg72 · 8 July 2013 at 9:04AM

I found that a small side plate fitted just nicely and works well have even used well washed stones inthe past.

Anne_Marie_2 · 8 July 2013 at 9:55AM

I also just p r i c k with a fork, well over the bottom and sides, and pop into the oven for 5 mins or so. A little tip I learned on some cookery programme was to take the pastry right over the edge and don't cut it off (unless you've got miles of excess). I trim if off with a sharp knife after blind baking, and you get a really nice edge to your quiche, and the sides don't fall in either.