A new twist on an old favourite, light and delectable.

Pastry Tarts

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 cup shortening

1/3 or 1/2 cup ice cold water (as preferred)

Directions:

Have all ingredients and utensils as cold as possible and refrigerate prior to baking. Mix flour, salt and 

baking powder together in a bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives. Add enough water to bind mixture 

into a ball. Handle dough as little as possible, otherwise, a firmer mixture will result. Roll pastry with a 

floured, rolling pin, but, do not stretch. Into each tart, place a disk much larger as to prevent shrinking. 

Prick each tart shell with a fork on sides and bottom. Bake in a preheated oven at 450 degrees F. for 10 

to 12 minutes. Fill each tart with your favourite cooked filling and chill accordingly. Serve as a dessert 

or snack with your favourite beverage, and lastly, these tarts are not meant for the toaster. Enjoy!