Suet vs Lard
A side-by-side guide to substituting Lard for Suet (or vice versa).
Use 0.9 cup of Lard for every 1 cup of Suet.
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Conversion: Use 90% as much (0.9 cup per 1 cup)
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Notes: Use 0.9 cup per 1 cup suet; produces excellent flakiness and flavour similar to traditional suet. Ideal for pastry, pie crusts, and traditional British dishes.
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Use 0.9 cup per 1 cup suet; produces excellent flakiness and flavour similar to traditional suet. Ideal for pastry, pie crusts, and traditional British dishes. The conversion is use 90% as much (0.9 cup per 1 cup).
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Yes — Use 0.9 cup per 1 cup suet; produces excellent flakiness and flavour similar to traditional suet. Ideal for pastry, pie crusts, and traditional British dishes. Ratio: Use 90% as much (0.9 cup per 1 cup).
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