Custard Tarts

 

Ingredients

All Ingredients should be prepared before you start cooking this will save time and make cooking the dish easier and more enjoyable.
• 3 cups (750ml) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt
• 1 cup (250ml) vegetable shortening or lard
• 4 to 6 tablespoons (60 to 90ml) hot tap water
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup (80ml) sugar
• 1 1/2 cups (375ml) milk

 Directions

1. Combine flour and 1/2 teaspoon (2ml) of salt in mixing bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles bread crumbs. Mix in enough water to form a dough ball. Cut in half.
2. Roll out each half on lightly floured surface until 1/8 inch (0.5cm) thick. Cut 12 circles from each half 3 inches (8cm) in diameter.
3. Fit pastry circles into greased muffin cups, pressing sides so they reach rims.
4. Beat eggs. Stir in sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon (2ml) salt. Gradually blend in milk. Spoon about 2 tablespoons (30ml) egg mixture into each pastry.
5. Bake in preheated 350F (180C) oven until knife inserted in center of custards comes out clean. 25 to 30 minutes. Remove tarts from pan. Cool on wire racks.