Puff Pastry Patty Shells

Directions

1. 1
   Roll out Basic Puff Pastry to 38 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
2. 2
   Cut pastry with a 3-inch cutter, cutting rounds as close together as possible to reduce scraps.
3. 3
   Place rounds on an ungreased baking sheet.
4. 4
   Using a 2-inch cutter, make an indentation about 1/4 inch through center of pastry rounds, and lightly brush tops with beaten egg.
5. 5
   Freeze 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 450 degrees; place pastry in oven.
7. 7
   Reduce temperature to 400 degrees, and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
8. 8
   Remove to wire rack to cool.
9. 9
   Remove centers of patty.