Chess Tarts

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
2. 2
   Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over the mixture.
3. 3
   Gently toss with fork.
4. 4
   Push moistened dough to the side of the bowl.
5. 5
   Repeat using 1 tablespoon of water at a time until all dough is moistened.
6. 6
   Form dough into a ball.
7. 7
   On a lightly floured surface, flatten the ball of dough to slightly less than 1/8-inch thick.
8. 8
   Cut into 4 (12-inch) circles.
9. 9
   Place dough circles in fluted tart pans.
10. 10
    Place tart pans on a baking sheet.
11. 11
    Bake in a 350° oven about 7 minutes or until pastry is set, but not puffed.