Mushroom Vol Au Vent

Step 1

If you would rather not make the pastry you can purchase Vol au Vent shells and can skip the first several steps.

Step 2

Roll the pastry out to 1/4 inches thick on a well floured board.

Step 3

Cut six 3 inches circles with a pastry cutter. Make a smaller cut 1/4 " inside each case all around but do not cut all the way through.

Step 4

Place on ungreased baking tray and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Brush the tops of the cases with the egg and water glaze and bake at 400 degree for 20 minutes or until well risen and golden.

Step 6

Cool on a wire rack then carefully remove the lids with a sharp knife and scoop out any uncooked mixture.

Step 7

Filling.

Step 8

melt the butter in a skillet and add the sliced mushrooms. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 9

Blend in the flour and cook for 1 minute.

Step 10

Blend in the milk, bring to a boil then lower to a simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 11

Season well with salt and pepper.

Step 12

Fill the prepared cases with the filling, replace the lids and return to a 400 degree oven for another 10 - 15 minutes. Be careful they do not burn.

Step 13

prep time includes making the shells.