Pastry Cups (Can Substitute Frozen Puff Pastry)

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 4 ounces
• 1 stick of butter
• cut up into small pieces and frozen (JB trick)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• A pinch of 5 spice powder
• 2 eggs lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon ice water

Instructions

1. In a food processor with the blade, add flour, butter, salt and 5-spice.
2. Pulse until butter ends up in very small pieces.
3. Add the egg mixture and pulse until a ball is formed.
4. If ball is too dry, add a little water or, if too wet, add a little flour.
5. In either case, pulse to incorporate.
6. Wrap ball in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
7. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thick and dock dough (make small holes).
8. Cut out circles or squares and place on an upside down muffin pan.
9. Place a sheet of parchment on top then weigh down with a sheet tray.
10. Bake at 425 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.