Butter vs. Shortening vs. Lard: Find Out Which Makes the Best Pie Crust
2024年6月21日 · A perfect pie starts with a flaky, sturdy and flavorful pie crust. We find out if butter, shortening or lard is the best fat for the job.
The Great Pie Crust Debate: Lard vs Shortening
2024年8月9日 · How do you choose between lard and shortening for pie crust? The choice between lard and shortening ultimately comes down to personal preference and the type of pie you’re making. If you want a flaky, tender crust with a …
Shortening vs. Butter: Which Fat Makes The Best Pie Crust?
2017年10月25日 · We finally settle the debate on the pros and cons for pie crusts made with shortening, butter, lard, and oil. Pie crust is essentially fat + flour + water (plus a dash of salt), but how...
What's the Difference Between Lard and Shortening? - Allrecipes
2021年1月14日 · When it comes to baking, should you choose lard or shortening? Well, it really depends on what you're making. Both bake up relatively similarly, so if you really need to you can switch one for the other. Lard is known for making extra tender pie crusts and flaky biscuits due to the high fat content, but is obviously not a great choice for ...
Lard vs. Shortening: Key Differences for Bakers and Cooks
2024年5月22日 · Lard imparts a desirable flakiness to pastries, favored for iconic pie crusts, whereas shortening prevents gluten development, ensuring tender and soft bakes. Health-wise, lard might surprise you with its heart-friendly attributes, rich …
Butter vs. shortening - King Arthur Baking
2013年11月23日 · Butter vs. shortening in pie crust: the flour. Flour does make a difference, but not as much as you might think. A lower-protein pastry flour, like our Pastry Flour Blend, will inherently make a more tender crust (and will also be a bit more fragile when you're rolling it out).
What's The Difference Between Shortening, Lard, And Butter?
2024年9月3日 · What Is Better: Shortening Or Lard? Choosing between shortening and lard comes down to personal preference. Both create a flaky, tender crust, are semi-solid, and are 100% fat. Swap one for the other in recipes. If you want to add additional flavor to the dish, lard is …
Lard vs Shortening: What’s the Difference? - Substitute Cooking
If you want to make a delicious pie crust and you have to pick between shortening and lard, you have to know that there are both advantages and disadvantages to these two ingredients. Keep in mind that the crust of a pie comes from the best mix of flour, water, and fat.
What's The Best Fat For Pie Dough: Butter, Crisco Or Lard?
2023年11月16日 · Pie crusts are made with very few ingredients, which means the quality of the ones you choose can make a huge difference. Above all, your choice of fat can make or break your pie crust. Pastry chefs and home bakers have long debated whether shortening (like Crisco), butter, lard or a combination is the best choice, and it turns out that different types can give you different textures and flavors.
Pie Fats: Butter vs. Oil vs. Shortening vs. Lard - Food52
2013年10月30日 · Shortening: The fat of choice for pie baking in the fifties and sixties, shortening has a very high melting point, which makes it very easy to mix into pie crust. With less chance of overmixing and/or melting the fat, you’re better ensured flaky layers in your crust.