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 
	
	  Preparation
	
	   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.


   
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