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How to Make a Lattice Pie Crust
Mastering the lattice pie crust will turn you into a pie-making pro. We'll show you how with step-by-step pictures and ...
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Fresh lard is usually just the rendered pork fat, while shelf-stable lard usually contains some amount of hydrogenated fat to preserve freshness. The fresh, refrigerated lard is the healthiest option.
Although some tout lard as a "healthy" animal fat, it's still high in saturated fat, like butter. So eating a lot of it is not really good for you. But tasters agree, it makes a darn fine pie crust.
Lard lovers have cited its high levels of polyunsaturated and mono-unsaturated fats (the so-called “good” fats found in such foods as fish and olive oil) to argue that it’s not even that bad ...
Lard could also play a role in restoring an important balance between the types of polyunsaturated fats in our diets, says Susan Allport, author of "The Queen of Fats" (2006).
Use butter or lard and 2 tablespoons flour to grease two 9-inch cake pans. Beat the eggs and sugar on high speed for 10 minutes. Add mayo and vanilla, then beat on low until incorporated.
Lard is made up of 50% monounsaturated fat—compare that to only 32% in butter and 6% in coconut oil. Plus, in its natural form, lard has none of the trans fats that we know are bad for you. ...