Question: Does lard add more flavor when baking?
By: Sam Chapman
Published: April 25, 2011

Does lard add more flavor when baking?

Answers:
Chris Paulk

It has just a underscore of a pork taste- but it would be really hard to pick that out when baking. For the most part it's flavorless, but it has a unique ability to make the most incredibly moist, flakey and flavorful pie crusts and pastries.