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martinbkk

Jun 30th 2014 7:51 am

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?

Thanks

mentalist

Jun 30th 2014 11:49 am

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.

martinbkk

Jun 30th 2014 12:00 pm

Re: Pastry question, Lard?

It's an expensive option but worth keeping in mind for the odd weekend jaunt. Thanks.

OriginalSunshine

Jun 30th 2014 12:10 pm

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

Inselaffen

Jun 30th 2014 12:11 pm

Re: Pastry question, Lard?

check the bins of your local liposuction clinic!

Lorna at Vicenza

Jun 30th 2014 12:23 pm

Re: Pastry question, Lard?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inselaffen (Post 11319983)

check the bins of your local liposuction clinic!

Eewwww !

Ste390

Jul 1st 2014 6:02 am

Re: Pastry question, Lard?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inselaffen (Post 11319983)

check the bins of your local liposuction clinic!

Now you know that's only good for soap or Operation Mayhem......oops I forgot, one of the rules is im not supposed to talk about that......

scot47

Jul 1st 2014 7:39 am

Re: Pastry question, Lard?

Unbelievers should learn to live without the meat of the swine.

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