1. To make pate brisee: Combine flour, salt and sugar in a medium bowl. 2. Cut in butter and shortening until mixture is in very small crumbs; add cold water and mix until all the ingredients are moistened. 3. Form into a ball, cover and chill for 30 minutes. 4. Preheat oven to 375F; roll out dough to 1/8" thickness on lightly floured surface. 5. Cut into 3" rounds, prick evenly with a fork and bake on a baking sheet until lightly golden. 6. To assemble: Top baked dough rounds with chopped tomatoes, basil, thyme and cheese; garnish with sliced tomatoes and black olives. 7. Drizzle with a little bit of olive oil and return to oven for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. 8. Serve on a chilled plate dressed with a lettuce leaf drizzled with a little balsamic vinaigrette. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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