What does the shortening do for the pie dough?

The pros: Shortening has a higher melting point than lard or butter, so it’s easy to incorporate into pie dough and roll out. It’s also helpful when making any kind of decorative pie crust, because doughs made with shortening hold their shape the best during baking.

Can I substitute shortening for lard in pie crust?

Lard and vegetable shortening have almost the same amount of fat. You can generally get away with substituting 1 cup of shortening for 1 cup lard, though you may want to add 2 extra tablespoons to your recipe.

Is Crisco shortening the same as lard?

The main difference between lard and shortening is what they’re made from—lard is made out of animal fat while shortening is made from hydrogenated vegetable oil.

What makes better pie crust lard or shortening?

Lard: If it doesn’t make you squeamish, lard makes an incredible pastry crust. It chills nicely and doesn’t break down under heat as quickly as butter. This makes for a relatively flaky crust if handled properly. While it’s not as tasty as butter, it’s flavor is still less bland than shortening or oil.

What does shortening do for cookies?

Shortening is 100% fat, containing no water. That means no steam is created during baking which effectively reduces gluten production, so shortening cookies tend to be softer and more tender. Also, shortening has a higher melting point than butter, resulting in taller cookies.

What shortening is best for cookies?

Bake it better with Crisco® Crisco® all-vegetable shortening will make your cakes moist, pie crusts flaky, and cookies soft and fluffy, with 0g of trans fat per serving*.

What is the best way to make cookies with shortening?

Combine the flour and salt in a medium bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until the mixture is crumbly, with a few pea-sized pieces of shortening. Sprinkle in the water and mix with a fork, adding just enough until the mixture is moistened and begins to clump together.

How do you make shortening dough with water?

Using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until the mixture is crumbly, with a few pea-sized pieces of shortening. Sprinkle in the water and mix with a fork, adding just enough until the mixture is moistened and begins to clump together. Gather up the dough and form into a flat disk.

How do you mix shortening and water to make pastry?

By hand, cut in the shortening using a pastry cutter (or two knives) until you achieve the same results. Drizzle the water, and continue to pulse (or mix) until a dough forms. Divide the dough into two parts and roll into 1-inch thick discs.

How do you make homemade pastry dough?

Combine the flour and salt in a medium bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until the mixture is crumbly, with a few pea-sized pieces of shortening. Sprinkle in the water and mix with a fork, adding just enough until the mixture is moistened and begins to clump together. Gather up the dough and form into a flat disk.