Paderno baking beans, perfect for blind baking, meaning baking without filling, of tarts, shortcrust pastry, and other doughs. Used both as weights and heat conductors to ensure uniform baking. They prevent the dough from puffing up or forming air bubbles that would hinder proper filling of the pastry. A hygienic and odorless alternative to beans, chickpeas, and other legumes. They are spread over the dough once it is placed in the baking tray. After baking, they can be reused for subsequent preparations.