First recorded in 1840–50
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These tortillas are handmade with leaf lard, producing rounds that are flaky, rich and toothsome, perfect for whatever filling you desire.
From Washington Post • Dec. 28, 2020
The other is the fat: a leaf lard from Sylvanaqua Farms in Virginia, which gives the tortillas their flaky texture, almost like Indian paratha.
From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2020
Lard: Worth stocking up on if you can find the good rendered leaf lard.
From Washington Post • Aug. 16, 2019
Occasionally, you can find lard from heritage pigs, such as Mangalitza, as well as from specific parts of the animal, such as leaf lard, which is valued by bakers for its delicate flavor.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2017
This is called leaf lard, because the pieces of fat are similar in shape to leaves.
From Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 3: Soup; Meat; Poultry and Game; Fish and Shell Fish by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
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