Cheese Pastry Shells - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
1/4 c. finely shredded Cheddar cheese
2 to 3 Tbsp. cold water

Preparation

Combine flour and salt; cut into shortening.
Stir in cheese. Sprinkle one tablespoon water over part of the mixture; toss gently with fork.
Push aside.
Repeat, adding enough of the water so entire mix is moistened.
Form into a ball.
Roll dough into a 12 x 12-inch square on a lightly floured surface.
Cut into 36 (2 x 2-inch) squares.
Grease mini-muffin cups.
Press dough squares allowing points to stick up.
Prick with a fork.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden in color.
Remove shells from pans; cool on wire racks.
Shells may be filled with egg, tuna and/or ham salad, with a hot Sloppy Joes mix or a cold or hot mix of your choice.