Patty Shells

Cooking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425F. Roll the puff pastry dough into a rectangle 1/4 inch thick or a little less. Cut it into circles 3 inches in diameter; you will need two circles to make each patty shell. Remove the centers from half the rounds with a small round cutter 2 inches in diameter. Sprinkle a cookie sheet with water and shake off the excess. Place the whole rounds on the cookie sheet and brush the edges of the rounds with water. Place a cut-out ring on top of each round and press gently to seat evenly. Prick the bottom of each unbaked shell in several places with a fork. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack. Carefully remove uncooked pastry from the center, using a knife or a teaspoon.