I needed pie weights, but actually didn't have any of the recommended substitutions: beans, rice, or corn. My husband, though, had a good idea: we have small landscaping rocks in our front yard. They are about 1" x 2" for the most part. I took nine of them, carefully wrapped them in foil, and used those as a substitute. They worked just fine, and I have retained them to use again in the future. I made sure none of the outdoor surfaces were exposed, and also used the parchment round under them to further provide a barrier. Creativity!

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