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"As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy, and to make plans."--Ernest Hemingway

Lucille's Christmas Tart Shells Recipe

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1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
¼ lb butter
1 egg yolk
½ tsp almond extract
¼ cup blanched almonds (optional)
Directions:
Directions:

Bring butter to room temperature. Mix all ingredients, then turn dough onto lightly floured board and gently work into ball.
Divide dough into 12 equal parts and place in forms. Using thumbs, even out into forms. Do not extend dough above forms, as it will break.
Bake at 400 degrees until lightly browned.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
as long as it takes!
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
These are Mom's famous Christmas Tart Shells, which she fills with outrageously rich lemon or chocolate filling. The recipe for those follows.
These are delicate - sit down while you form them, and take your time.

 

 

 

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