It makes the bread tender and moist, and gives it more flavor.
no
Lard is not needed to make yeast bread. You can make excellent bread with just yeast, flour, water, and salt for flavoring. If your recipe calls for shortening or butter, substitute the same amount of lard for each. (Except for brushing the tops of the dough; butter or egg wash still works best for that.)
lard
Shortening is the same as lard, so the ratio is 1:1.
The amount of butter or lard in any yeast bread is going to depend on the specific recipe being followed. Lard and butter can be exchanged in the same amount in most recipes. Melted lard is the equivalent of melted butter, although technically melted butter may include some percentage of water. But that difference is not likely to affect the outcome of the bread. The main difference between lard and butter is in the taste.
One does NOT need more water to make wholemeal bread than to make white bread.
Some bread recipes call for a little fat to make the bread richer (some use a lot - like brioche). You can use margarine, butter, lard, olive oil, or any other fat you like. Some breads need the firm fat like butter, especially when a lot is used in the recipe.
Not all breads are vegan as some breads have honey, milk or eggs in them. Check the ingredients. Standard Brand Warburtons is NOT Vegan, while Hovis IS. Make sure the bread does not contain animal fats, like lard.
Beef fat and lard are used less in cooking since the introduction of hydrogenated vegetable oils.
To make it light and fluffy.
I need two cups of bread flour. I have ap flour and cream of tartar though. How do I make bread flour from what I have?
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. :)
If you're referring to sliced bread: rolls or bagels. If you're referring to white bread: wheat, rye, or multi-grain. If you're referring to all bread: tortilla wraps, tacos.