5 tablespoons Lard
60 ml Hot water
1/4 teaspoon Salt
350 g Flour, sifted
3 Eggs
250 ml Milk
330 g Sugar

Mix thoroughly the lard, water and salt in the mixing bowl. Add in sifted flour and mix well. Put aside for 30 minutes. Beat eggs thoroughly and add in milk and sugar. Briefly beat again. Set aside. With lightly-floured hands, roll the dough into 3mm thickness. Divide into 12 pieces and flatten till the diameter of each piece is 6cm. Lightly grease 12 round pie plates. Place on each plate a piece of dough and press dough against the sides and bottom of the plate. Pour in the beaten egg mixture. Bake in a moderate oven at 300oC/400oF/Mark 6 till custard is set, about 10-15 minutes. Separate the pies from the plates and let stand to cool.