Egg Custard Tartlets

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Grease 30 shallow muffin pan recesses.

2. 2

   Sift flour and a pinch of salt into bowl. Cut in lard until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add 5 tbsp hot water and mix until combined. Knead lightly then roll out until 1/8 inch thick. Cut out 30 - 3 inch fluted discs and use to line prepared muffin recesses.

3. 3

   Whisk together eggs and sugar. Gradually add milk then food coloring. Distribute between prepared tart shells and bake for 10 mins.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to 350u00b0F and cook for 10-15 mins, until just set in the center.

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