Plantain tarts

INGREDIENTS FOR PASTRY:

• .5 lb flour
• 3.5 ounces shortening
• .5 teaspoon salt
• ice water

METHOD:

1. Put flour into cold basin.
2. Add salt & mix .
3. Cut shortening into small parts .
4. Add to flour .
5. Rub shortening & flour until the mixture is like fine crumbs .
6. Bind the flour mixture by using a tablespoon & cold water to make a stiff paste .
7. Mix with a baking knife & then shape pastry into a ball .
8. Roll out the pastry with a rolling pin then cut into round shapes
9. Bake the patties on an ungreased baking sheet for 30 to 35 minutes

INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING:

• 2 crushed well riped plantains
• .5 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• .5 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

METHOD:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a pot
2. Turn fire on low heat
3. Cook for 2 min
4. When cool use as fill for pastry

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