Almond Pastry

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup ground almonds
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 to 4 tablespoons ice cold water

Instructions

1. Mix flour, almonds, sugar and salt.
2. Cut in shortening.
3. Add egg and cold water.
4. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill.
5. Roll out. Place in a 9 inch pan. Prick sides and bottom.
6. Bake conventionally or in a microwave on HIGH for 5 to 7 minutes.
7. Cool before filling.