Using lard instead of shortening

[DuckLady]

WOW! In less than one hour I have 2 and a half dozen biscuits cut out and in the freezer, freezing. I am cleaned up and taking a coffee break before starting in on several dozen of Katy's dinner rolls for friends' Thanksgiving dinners.

I will take out a couple biscuits for dinner tonight.

Question....do you thaw the dough before baking it? The recipe didn't say.

I used lard and the dough smells so savory! I can't wait!

 

[ScoobyRoo]

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Terrie, Sorry, I guess I should have stated that. No, you do not need to thaw. Make sure the oven is preheated (mine is at 415 degrees) and I bake mine for 15 minutes. Oven temps vary so you will have to watch and adjust accordingly. You will not be disappointed unless you didn't bake enough. They double in size when baked. My kids will make a breakfast meal out of those before school. I hope you like them.

I added in the info concerning frozen bisquits.

 

[DuckLady]

Ok, I am SOLD on these biscuits.

I made 2 batches, froze them and baked them for dinner.

OMG
So tender and wonderful!!!!!

I can't say enough.

Thank you!!!

 

[ScoobyRoo]

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You are VERY welcome. I made four batches the other day because I cant seem to keep them long and they are handy for company and dinner. Not just breakfast.
My kids and I did notice a difference in the lard and crisco. They love em either way. But I thought they browned nicer with the lard.

 

[Overeasyplz]

I am intrigued! I think I'll try the lard too! And I love fresh biscuits

thanx for posting this lovely recipie!

 

[Jamsoundsgood]

I've been searching for a biscuit recipe that I can use up my lard supply with. I just remembered about this one and tried it last night. It has just become our family's official bisicuit! I haven't tried to freeze any yet, they just don't seem to get to the freezer.

So yummy!

 

[ScoobyRoo]

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That is because you are not making a double batch.

I double the batch and put 'em on the cookie sheet, freeze, and put 'em the bag. I make 'em when no one is home. My DH gets upset if there is none in the freezer. It is hard to for me to stay ahead of them.

 

[PineappleMama]

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Hehe... you know I do actually have spoons for measuring smidgens, dashes, and pinches.

As to the diff, it totally depends on the recipe. Some will say shortening or lard, just like some say butter or margarine. Others, like your pie crust recipe, will specify differing amounts for the different ingredient... maybe something to do with the fat content and type?

I say Let Your Recipe Be Your Guide.