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Originally posted by brie
Some people swear by lard - they say it increases the flakiness and improves the texture of the crust. |
I've used it and it does however here in Canada, due to our multi-cultrual community, I tend to stay away from it. Butter instead of shortening is good for flavor but it does make it pricier (not good for selling). Additional seasonings like salt will help but you should try flavoring/enhancing it with other flavors like lemon zest for a lemon meringue pie, rosemarry for a beef pot pie, nutmeg and cinnamon for apple pie. Pair the flavorings according to what the filling will be.