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Unfortunately, Crisco is a terrible lard substitute. It doesn't taste as good; it doesn't perform as well in pastry-making; and it turns out to be less healthy than lard because of its trans fat content. (Crisco did introduce trans-fat-free shortening in 2004.)
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo. The two cannot be interchanged when the recipe is a sweet based batter or dough. Lard is animal based; the rendered fat of a pig. Lard's meaty flavour lends itself well to savory crusts such as paté crust and meat pies. It is also popular in traditional baking since it yields light, flaky pie crusts and pastries. Crisco® is a vegetable based shortening. It is often used to replace butter in pastry, cookie and other sweet batter recipes. The resulting taste and texture, however, does not equal butter.
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∙ 12y agoYou could but along with margarine, crisco has the same chemical compound as plastic, so I would stick with butter, unless you are financially impaired, then I would go with the crisco.
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∙ 12y agoYes, Crisco can be used as lard
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Can Crisco instead of lard for seasoning cast iron?
Yes, solid Crisco can be used. Not Crisco oil.
How much crisco equals 1 lb lard?
1lb crisco equals 1 lb lard
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
Can you use butter instead of lard for tortillas?
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.
I don't have Crisco to use for making fontant but i really want to make it How do i make fondant without using crisco?
The brand doesn't matter but it has to be lard or shortening....
What is similar to lard and is healthier?
vegetable shortening (CRISCO)
What is an alternative crisco substitution in baking?
Crisco was initially, and still is, used as an alternative to regular shortenings such as butter and lard. A recipe calling for Crisco in baking should respond perfectly well to the use of identical quantities of butter, which will also give an excellent flavour.
What can you use instead of suet pastry?
Make the pastry using shortening, instead of lard.
Instead of wax paper for chocolate?
you can use tin foil or crisco a plate/tray DO NOT leave to much crisco though make sure to rub it in
What is the physical appearace of saturated fats?
Crisco and lard are saturated fats, if that helps. They're greasy solids.
Can Crisco lard substitute for vegetable shortening?
Yes, you can melt shortening and use in a cake recipe. It will change the texture and possibly add heaviness to the cake, but it will still be good.
How can you reduce the fat in bake goods?
use unsalted butter instead of lard
