Enough Quote by Claire Saffitz
“The problem with traditional pie weights is you never have enough and they're expensive. Common substitutes like dried beans just aren't heavy enough to do the job. Our genius solution? Small steel balls that fit inside ball bearings and that can be purchased at any hardware store.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Bon Appétit, 2020
Traditional pie weights are costly and scarce; using beans fails due to insufficient mass, so small steel balls from ball bearings are a practical, cheap alternative.
In simple terms: Cheap steel balls replace expensive, hard‑to‑find pie weights.
Key Takeaway
Use readily available steel balls for baking.
Themes
cooking
budget
resourcefulness
Mood
practical
innovative
Type
advice
how‑to
When to use this quote
- baking pies
- home cooking
- budget constraints
- DIY solutions
Key Concepts
physics
mass
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you source the right size steel balls easily?
- What other kitchen tasks could benefit from this hack?
A Different Perspective
Steel balls may be too small for some recipes, requiring multiple pieces.
