Empadinhas (Brazilian Shrimp Pies)

For the crust:

4 cups flour
1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
1 cup shortening (Crisco)
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 cup cold water
For the filling:

1 pound shrimp
1 tablespoon oil
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons tomato paste
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup cooked peas
8 pitted green olives, chopped
cayenne pepper

1 egg beaten with a pinch of salt for glaze

50 small tartlet molds


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