Pastry question, Lard?
Jun 30th 2014, 7:51 am
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Pastry question, Lard?
Decent shortcrust pastry needs lard, accept no substitutes. Except that lard, being rendered pig fat, is somewhat hard to come by in this part of the world. What are the alternatives, brands, that I might find in Doha?
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Jun 30th 2014, 11:49 am
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Re: Pastry question, Lard?
Hop on a flight to Dubai and you will find Spinneys selling lard for Dhs 8.75 per half pound pack.
Jun 30th 2014, 12:00 pm
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Re: Pastry question, Lard?
It's an expensive option but worth keeping in mind for the odd weekend jaunt. Thanks.
Jun 30th 2014, 12:10 pm
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Re: Pastry question, Lard?
I get Irish lard in Muscat's Spinneys equivalent in the pork room.
Alternatives are: buy pre-made shortcrust, or use crisco
Alternatives are: buy pre-made shortcrust, or use crisco
Jun 30th 2014, 12:11 pm
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Re: Pastry question, Lard?
check the bins of your local liposuction clinic!
Jul 1st 2014, 7:39 am
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Re: Pastry question, Lard?
Unbelievers should learn to live without the meat of the swine.
