Cornmeal Pastry

5 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 c. yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 4 to 6 Tbsp. cold water

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine flour, cornmeal and salt; cut in shortening with a pastry blender.
  2. 2
    Sprinkle cold water (1 tablespoon at a time) evenly over surface; stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
  3. 3
    Shape dough into 48 balls.
  4. 4
    Place in greased 1 3/4-inch tart pan, shaping each ball into a shell.
  5. 5
    Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  6. 6
    Cool on wire racks. Yield: 4 dozen pastry cups.
  7. 7
    Serve filled with chili.

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