The colon extends from the cecum (where the small intestine meets the large intestine) to the anus (where waste exits the body), and comprises four main regions that are labeled in the image above: Ascending colon: The ascending colon is the first part of the large intestine.
If this sounds like you, help is here! Blind baking is really nothing more than letting the pie crust bake for a little while on its own before you add the filling. It's an easy-peasy process made a even easier once you know a few key steps.
If your dough is very soft, refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to firm up before baking. Cut a piece of parchment paper in the shape of a circle slightly larger than the bottom diameter of your pie plate and place in the bottom of your crust. Fill with dry beans or ceramic pie weights. By weighing down the pie crust as you bake it, this will prevent the bottom from puffing up. Additionally, this also helps prevent the sides of the crust from slumping down. For a partially baked crust (as Iâve shown below), bake at 450 degrees for 7-8 minutes. For a fully-baked crust, bake for 10-12 minutes. Note: Cooking times may vary based on the pie crust recipe you use.