Originally Posted by
tropit
Try the coconut oil. It's a good replacement for lard, or Crisco Both of these have been my regular go-tos, but I think that I like the coconut oil better. It tastes lighter and adds a nice crispness to the edges and tops.
I made buttermilk biscuits today and used my solidified coconut oil. I keep it in the fridge and it was like slippery little rocks. My poor pastry cutter couldn't handle the chunks and I resorted to squishing the coconut lumps with a fork. It was a lot of work and I can't say we could taste any discernible difference. Today's breakfast was a joint effort. I made the biscuits and DH made the sausage gravy.