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From Wikipedia:
"Shortening is a semisolid fat ... or lard from an animal or vegetable. ... Shortening often has a higher smoke point than ... margarine, and it has 100% fat content, compared to about 80% for ... margarine."
"Margarine ... consist[s] of a water-in-oil emulsion, with tiny droplets of water (minimum 16% of total emulsion content by weight) measuring 10-80 microns in diameter, dispersed uniformly throughout a fat phase which is in a stable crystalline form."
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What is the measurement of butter vs melted lard in yeast bread?
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.
Witch one has more fat butter lard and margarine?
butter lard has more fat comparing to margarine. butter lard has 205grams of fat but whereas, margarine has only 8grams of fat.
What is animal shortening?
Butter It can be lard from a pig, which can be used as butter.
How much does a cup of butter weigh?
A pound of lard is two cups and lard must be of a similar density to butter. Therefore one cup of butter weighs half a pound.
What are the differences between lard and ghee in terms of their nutritional value and culinary uses?
Lard is made from animal fat, while ghee is clarified butter. Lard is high in saturated fats, while ghee is high in healthy fats. Lard is commonly used in baking and frying, while ghee is often used in Indian cooking and as a dairy-free alternative to butter.
What can be used instead of butter on bread?
lard
What is the fattest food in America?
butter, lard
What can substitute butter in baking?
Lard or Margarine
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.
How much butter equals half cup lard?
Half a cup of butter.
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 is the difference between tallow and lard?
High quality pure lard has little or no pork flavor, bacon grease has a strong pork flavor.
