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What are four types of pastry?
Phyllo pastry,Suet pastry,Puff pastry,Choux pastry
Why is there fat in suet pastry?
Because suet is pork fat. It is the hard fat around the kidneys in pigs.
What are three common forms of pastry?
1. shortcrust pastry 2.flaky pastry 3.puff pastry 4.choux pastry
What is suet crust pastry?
Suet crust pastry is an old style pastry rather than using just vegetable oils and things, this actually uses hard processed animal fat, if you like old pies from the 60s and early 70s in rural areas, you need suet to get that taste. Works great for meat pot pies, and the crust tastes good enough you'll have everyone wondering what you are doing differently.
What is the raising agent in puff pastry?
Water (or steam). A suet pastry is similar to other pastries except that it uses beef fat or suet. The fat creates layers in the pastry, which can then separate and rise from steam when baked.
What is Suet used in?
Suet is the hard white fat found around the kidneys and groin area of beef cattle.
Can vegetable spread be used to make pastry puffs?
I would use Crisco instead. With it your pastry will be good.
Can you freeze suet pastry?
Yes. Uncooked, frozen pastry can be stored for 3-4 months; cooked pastry will keep up to 6 months. Make sure to cover it well with plastic wrap and/or a sealable container. When you are ready to use it, thaw it at room temperature for 3 or 4 hours, or overnight.
What are some vegetarian suet alternatives for traditional recipes that call for suet?
Some vegetarian suet alternatives for traditional recipes include vegetable shortening, coconut oil, or margarine. These options can be used as substitutes in recipes that call for suet, such as puddings or pastry crusts.
Can you use wheat flour instead of pastry flour?
Yes, you can.
What types of fat are used for pastry?
Any kind of shortening (fat) can be used for making pastry. Butter makes a melt-in-the-mouth delicious pastry.
How many types of pastry are there?
short pastry (the most popular and can be sweet or savoury) rough-puff pastry suet pastry flaky pastry hot water crust pastry choux pastry
