Probably, but you would be disgracing all respectable bakers by doing that. You can use canola oil and replace milk with sour cream or plain yogurt, that would be a better alternative in my point of view.
No, making this substitution is not advisable. Lard will give your cookies a strange flavour and texture.
You could use lard!
In baking, try oil. In general eating (but not baking), try light cream cheese.
Yes, you can use butter in place of lard in a cookie recipe, but it may slightly alter the texture and flavor. Butter will make the cookies richer and can result in a softer texture, while lard typically produces a flakier cookie. Adjusting the amount of sugar or flour may help achieve the desired consistency if needed.
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.
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.
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.
Not really; lard melts at a higher temperature than body temperature, which means it leaves a cloying taste in the mouth. (Butter melts at body temperature, making it perfect for icing). Also, lard tastes slightly unpleasant when used in large quantities.
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. :)
For baking, it is generally recommended to use unsalted butter.
Yes, you can use part butter and part lard in pastry. This combination can enhance the flavor and texture of the pastry, as butter adds richness and lard contributes flakiness. Just be mindful of the proportions, as too much lard can make the pastry overly greasy. Adjusting the ratio to your taste can yield delicious results.
If you are substituting oil for butter in baking use about the same volume.