2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 to 1 c. vegetable shortening
1/4 to 1/2 c. ice water
Any kind of jam

Sift flour and salt. Work shortening into flour with fingertips until ingredients are well blended and no large lumps of shortening remaining. Dribble in enough ice water to make dough hold together in a ball - but do not make dough sticky. Roll with rolling pin into 1/8 inch thickness on a floured board. Cut dough into rounds with a cookie cutter. Place 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of any kind of jam in the center of each round. Fold over into a half moon and pinch edges together. Prick top with a fork. Bake until golden brown. Makes 18-20 tarts. Sprinkle lightly with sugar before baking (for added sweetness).