Nicholas, those are good questions! Sugar is a separate ingredient and shouldn't be included in your flour weight when calculating hydration. Lard, it's 100% fat, so there's no significant water content in it at all. Crème fraîche, on the other hand, is complicated. Because it depends on the recipe used to make it, the ratio of water to fat can vary quite wildly from one batch to another, so you'll need to check on the specific brand you purchase or the ingredients you use to make your own at home. Hope that helps! Kat@KAF

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