The Simple Pie Crust Trick That Fans Are Calling ‘Brilliant’ originally appeared on Parade. There’s a reason professional bakers insist on blind-baking some crusts before adding fillings. It keeps the ...

There’s a reason professional bakers insist on blind-baking some crusts before adding fillings. It keeps the bottom of your pie crust crisp (aka no soggy bottom) and helps the crust hold its shape.