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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.
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. :)
What is the function of lard?
same as butter really' makes the pastry flaky and holds the mixture together
What can you use instead of suet pastry?
Make the pastry using shortening, instead of lard.
Why use hard fat for rubbing in?
To obtain a flaky pastry. The hard fat (butter or lard) does not melt into the flour but creates many layers of fat separated by flour. These layers become flakes when the pastry is baked.
What can you use in place of margarine or butter?
You could use lard!
What are the Characteristics of successfully using in the rubbing in method?
If your talking pastries, the magic word is cold. Cold butter, ice water , marble slab if you can, and keep your hands cool and dry. Especially puff pastry . Keep kitchen cool while you prepare dough , then place dough on bottom shelf of fridge, THEN pre-heat oven. If you see any signs of butter[or lard] liquefying during rolling or turning, return dough to fridge for ten min. This goes for lard pastries as well as puff pastry . For pie crusts , lard or butter, same .Use cold instruments to cut in butter . Ice water, same routine.
Does puff pastry have eggs?
No it doesnt. a basic pastry is225g/8oz PLAIN FLOUR, plus extra for rolling out½ tsp fine SALT250g/9oz unsalted BUTTER, cold but not rock hard (or you can use half BUTTER, half LARD)150ml/¼ pint ice-cold water
What is the tool used to cut butter into flour?
You can use a pastry cutter, knife and fork or pastry blender.
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 use of pastry brushes?
To brush oil or melted butter
How can you reduce the fat in bake goods?
use unsalted butter instead of lard
