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You could probably substitute a solid white shortening such as Crisco for lard, although I would be concerned about unhealthy aspects of partially hydrogenated oil.
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∙ 11y agoYes, you can!, i made them today for the first time using crisco and they turned out great! :)
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∙ 11y agoVegetable shortening will work just as well as lard for making tamales, and is ideal when entertaining vegetarians. Vegetable shortening works just like lard and can always be substituted.
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How can you reduce the fat in bake goods?
use unsalted butter instead of lard
What can be used instead of oil?
butter or PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What can you use in place of margarine or butter?
You could use lard!
Can you use lard to bake pies?
Lard can be used to replace butter in shortcrust pastry recipes and gives good results. The most effective method is to substitute half the specified butter quantity with lard, rather than use lard entirely.
Can you use shortening instead of butter for a cake?
Yes, for one cup of shortening use one cup of butter.
What can you use instead of icing sugar in cheesecake?
You can use margarine. In a real pinch, you can use shortening or lard, but like butter and margarine, they need to be "fluffed up" in order to be of a pleasant consistency.
What is the function of lard and suet in pastery?
The function of lard in pastries is to make your pastry nice and flaky.If a recipe tells you to use only lard, use half lard and half butter. You won't be disappointed. :)
How much butter should you use instead of butter extract?
Butter is not a substitute for butter extract. Butter extract is a fat-free flavoring used when for some reason butter cannot be used. When butter is used, it should replace the fat in the recipe - shortening, oil or lard - and the butter extract will not be needed.
When should one use lard instead of butter in a recipe?
While generally not as healthy as butter or vegetable shortening, lard is still the best for baking recipes where the desired result is a flaky texture due to the way the fats in lard react with the proteins in flour. The difference is especially noticeable in pie crusts and some pastries, as well as biscuit recipes.
What could you use instead shortening?
You can use butter, lard, cooking spray or stick margarine as a substitute. Depending on the recipe, you could also use either apple sauce or prune puree.
Can you use lard in place of butter in cookie recipes?
No, making this substitution is not advisable. Lard will give your cookies a strange flavour and texture.
What is the function of lard?
same as butter really' makes the pastry flaky and holds the mixture together
