how do i make the cases for vol au vents?

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i want to have a go at making my own but i don't know how.

Are you entertaining, nappyaddict?

I'd use bought puff pastry

Or did you mean, how to make the cases?

Use a pastry cutter to cut circles. With a smaller one, press into the pastry but not all the way.

Brush with beaten egg. Cook. Remove the top of the middle bit iyswim. Does that make sense?

do you mean remove the middle of the top bit? if so i've got you.

are u mad...definitely one of the things there is no point making yourself hun

most chefs recommend buying puff pastry as shop stuff is good and is a bugger to make. if you are buying puff pastry you can buy ready cut vol au vonts.

my dad who cooks loads and does mopst from scratch buys them and makes the most delicious filling.

so to sum up - don't make them - probably not what you are after!

i know but its for boxing day and i can't be bothered to brave the shops now cos they will be jam packed.

do you have puff pastry or are you going to make that?

alternative I think I got from here - roll white bread until thin, cut out rounds, push into muffin tray (brushed with melted butter) brush with more melted butter and bake.

sounds horrid but works - honest and is nice.

im a good cook but puff pastry is a b to make it will be quicker to go to the shops i promise

i've got puff pastry cos i'm making mince pies with them too.

aaahhh!

you'll be fine then - do what overrated said.

what fillings are you doing?