The shape of the Bundt pan allows for such unique baking projects. An iconic scene in My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) displays an, er, unintended purpose of the hole in the center of a Bundt cake.

However, due to its decorative nature, ceramic pie pans tend to be oversized — deeper and wider than the standard 9-inch pie ...

Line the dough with parchment paper, extending past the sides of the pan. Fill the base with pie weights, dried beans, or uncooked rice. Bake until the bottom is set, about 30 minutes.