Puff Pastry

[KerrynN]

I think it is the "yuck" factor that I am having the trouble with... will report back though. Have some of Johnro's beef casserole to turn into a pie so will be making the pastry tomorrow.

[BimbyPT]

If your consultant insists on the lard version of puff pastry, tell her you prefer the Portuguese style 

[Frozzie]

Both the traditional Portuguese recipe and the one included in our Thermomix basic recipes book are made using unsalted butter.
I had never heard of making puff pastry with lard before!

me either bimbyPT 

[cookie1]

Mum used to make the most beautiful puff pastry and she always used lard. It was devine. I did not inherit her cool hands.

[meganjane]

Mum used to make the most beautiful puff pastry and she always used lard. It was devine. I did not inherit her cool hands.

Same here, JD. I'm better at bread with my hot hands! My mum made a 50/50 lard and butter rough puff which was sensational.