Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F, and in a large bowl, stir together flour and salt.
  2. Rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  3. Stir in the sugar.
  4. Add egg yolks and water, and mix to a firm dough.
  5. Knead dough a few times while still inside bowl.
  6. Break off pieces of dough, and form into 1/2-inch balls.
  7. Press into bottom and sides of mini-muffin trays.
  8. Fill each pastry case with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam, and bake for 7-9 minutes.