Christmas Tart Shells

Submitted by Chef #1051101

"Storebought shells just aren't the same. My mom makes these every Chistmas, and it just wouldn't be the same without them."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 60 shells

ingredients

• 1 lb lard (I use tenderflake)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 5 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons vinegar

directions

1. Mix dry ingredients together until crumbly. Put eggs and vinegar in a cup and fill cup with cold water. Add to dry mixture and mix with hands to shape into a ball. Let sit in fridge overnight.
2. Pastry should be removed from fridge a few hours before use to allow it to soften. Roll out on a floured board to desired thickness. Cut out with flower cookie cutter and press in muffin tin.
3. Fill with filling of your choice, and bake accordingly.