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Quality Fresh & Smoked Meats
AND PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH SPECIALTIES
Fresh Lard
WONDERFUL FOR BAKING AND FRYING
A staple pantry ingredient found in every Pennsylvania German kitchen, rendered pork fat is used for homemade pies, cookies and breads. Lard is well known for making the most flavorful and flaky pie crust. It is also superb to make raw-fried potatoes, tamales, and deep-fried delights. Simply substitute lard for shortening.
FRESH RENDERED LARD
Pie Dough Recipe
2 ¼ Cup Sifted All-Purpose Flour
Pinch of Salt
½ Cup Lard
5 Tablespoon Cold Water
Sift flour and salt together. Add half of lard and cut in until mixture is as fine as meal. Add remaining lard and continue cutting until particles are size of a large pea. Sprinkle water gradually over mixture. Work lightly into dough. Add just enough water to moisten.
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