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Mix 13 - cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornmeal and 13 teaspoon salt;cut 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons shortening thoroughly.
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Sprinkle in 5 to 6 teaspoons water, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry cleans side of bowl.
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3
Gather pastry into ball.
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4
Divide into halves.
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5
Press each half firmly against bottom and side of 2 10 ounce quiche dishes or custard cups.
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6
Prick bottom and side thoroughly with fork.
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Place dishes on inverted saucers in microwave oven.
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Microwave uncovered on high (550 watts) 2 minutes;rotate dishes 1/2 turn.
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9
Prick any bubbles with fork.
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Microwave uncovered until pastry appears dry and flaky, 1 1/2 to 3 minutes.
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11
Sprinkle cheese and onion in shells.
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12
Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper sauce with fork in 2 cup measures; stir in ham.
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13
Microwave uncovered on medium heat (385 watts) until warm, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.
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Stir;pour into shells.
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15
Place shells on inverted saucers in microwave oven.
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Microwave uncovered on medium high (385 watts) 2 minutes; turn dishes 1/2 turn.
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Microwave uncovered until center is almost set, 2 to 3 minutes.
