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usually, yes. In fact, lard really makes some pastries taste so much better. However, lard is animal fat and therefore, not healthy. If you use it rarely, then enjoy the better taste, but if you cook with it routinely, switch to shortening.
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∙ 13y agoYes, shortening is a direct replacement for lard.
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Use lard instead of shortening?
Shortening didn't come about until the 20th century, lard was used in place of shortening because it was what was on hand. When making things like biscuits and cornbreads country cooks often used bacon drippings (grease saved from cooking bacon).
Can you use shortening in place of lard?
No. Lard is animal fat and shortening is vegetable oil that has been hydrogenated.
What is the fat used for pie crusts?
Lard, shortening, butter
Why is the term shortening often used instead of fat?
LARD
What is animal shortening?
Butter It can be lard from a pig, which can be used as butter.
What is the ratio for shortening in stead of lard when making bread?
Shortening is the same as lard, so the ratio is 1:1.
When an old receipe calls for shortening what can be used instead?
In some recipes, oil works well in place of shortening. If a solid fat is needed, lard or schmaltz (chicken fat) will work.
What is the different between lard and shortening?
Lard is the rendered fat of hogs. Shortening is any fat product typically a mixture of different fats.
How much crisco shortening do I use in place of lard say i want to use 4ozs of lard I don't have any cups what Americans use for weight?
4 oz
The definition of shortening?
A fat, such as butter or lard, used to make cake or pastry light or flaky
What is swine render in woodland?
Swine render in Woodland is lard. Lard is made from melting down the fat of swine. It is then left to cool and used as shortening in cooking.
What are the three types of fat you can use for cooking?
Butter, lard, and shortening are the most commonly used ones.
