What happens if you do not use baking beans when dough?

It sounds like you're asking about baking with dough, specifically about using baking beans. Let's clear up some confusion:

* Baking beans are used for blind baking pie crusts, not doughs. Blind baking means baking the crust before adding the filling.

* You don't use baking beans for typical doughs like bread or pizza dough.

Here's why baking beans are used for blind baking:

* Weight: They provide weight to hold the crust in shape while it bakes. This prevents the crust from puffing up or becoming uneven.

* Heat distribution: The beans distribute heat evenly, ensuring the crust cooks through without burning.

What happens if you don't use baking beans?

If you don't use baking beans for blind baking, your pie crust might:

* Puff up unevenly: The crust might rise in the middle, leaving a sunken center.

* Become soggy: Without the weight to hold it down, the crust might become soft and soggy from the filling.

* Burn easily: The crust may burn on the bottom before it's cooked through.

Alternatives to baking beans:

* Dry rice or lentils: These work similarly to baking beans.

* Pie weights: These are specifically designed for blind baking and are reusable.

* Ceramic baking beads: These are also reusable and offer good heat distribution.

For regular doughs like bread or pizza, you don't need to blind bake them. You'll simply bake the dough with the filling (if any) on top.