Lard is your friend, escpecially if you are a Hungarian. These lard scones are a good example how lard can turn ordinary foods into tasty wonders. It provides a mild flavor and a crumbly, flaky texture to baked goods. Lard has a lower melting point, which allows more steam to be released during cooking, resulting in a lighter and flakier pastry.

Even though lard has a bad reputation, it’s surprisingly healthy. It’s a whole food, minimally processed and our bodies know what to do with it. Lard contains no trans fats, which makes it a healthier option than hydrogenated fats. It has less saturated fat and cholesterol than butter, and contains healthy monounsaturated fats, just like olive oil.

So, don’t be afraid to use lard in your foods. It won’t endanger your health; it’s local and affordable, and with a subtle aroma, everything you cook will taste divine. (Source of the recipe: Szoky konyhája.)