Loose Bottomed Tart Tins

[Tart Tin]

Hi,
I am a 66 years old man who enjoys cooking but I do have my moments of pedantry so please bear with me.

I have a couple of loose bottomed tart tins. Does anybody know what the 4 small holes ( 2 on either side, diametrically opposite each other ) on the loose bottom are for? I have tried the usual search methods and even asked my 90 year old neighbour to no avail.

It is probably so trivial that it confounds even my own pedantry but I would appreciate an answer.

Thanks

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

No clue, let us know if you find out

 

[Barriehie]

Only thing I can find is it helps prevent soggy bottoms.

 

[Morning Glory]

I have a tin with quite a lot of holes in the bottom. It helps keep the base of the tart crisp. But these are so tiny I am not sure that is what they are for.

 

[Barriehie]

I have a tin with quite a lot of holes in the bottom. It helps keep the base of the tart crisp. But these are so tiny I am not sure that is what they are for.

Sounds like some of the pics I saw.

 

[badjak]

To put a string through so you can hang them when not in use?
Absolutely no idea. This was the best I could come up with

 

[CookieMonster]

does the round "side" expand like a (US?) version spring-form pan?
if not, are the holes in line with the side flange - i.e. poke thru the holes to slide the sides off the bottom?

 

[Tart Tin]

does the round "side" expand like a (US?) version spring-form pan?
if not, are the holes in line with the side flange - i.e. poke thru the holes to slide the sides off the bottom?

No, it is not a springform type tin. Also, to clarify, there are no holes in the ring ( fluted ) half of the tin.

 

[badjak]

I think cookie might be onto something there, with the ring maybe having little spikes.
The bottom fits in and cannot turn or move

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

My new tin for the multi cooker arrived and is a holy one.
Ninja call it a ‘steam and bake’ tin.
But I think the holes on it are better located for that job