How to Render Leaf Lard (with Welsh Griddle Cakes Recipe)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup rendered lard, in its solid form
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar plus more for sprinkling
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup golden raisins, currants, or dried cranberries
  • Finely grated zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 Tablespoons whole milk, plus more if needed
  • All purpose flour, for rolling dough
  • For the rendered lard:
  • 1 entire leaf lard, about 2 1/2 pounds
  • 1/4 cup water

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