Little Custard Tarts / Pasta Ciotti | Ciao Italia

Ingredients

• DOUGH
• 2 cups King Arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 large egg, well beaten
• FILLING
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large egg yolk, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons milk, for the egg wash