Sweet Pastry Shells

Directions

1. 1
   Sift the flour into a mixing bowl and rub in the butter.
2. 2
   Add the egg yolk and enough water to bind to a firm dough.
3. 3
   Roll out thinly and stamp out 2-inch circles with a fluted pastry cutter. Press into tiny patty pans and chill for 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Preheat the oven to 400°.
5. 5
   Fill each pastry case with a crumpled piece of aluminum foil and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove the foil halfway through baking to allow the pastry shells to dry out and become crisp and golden brown.