Ingredients:
For the Pastry:
- 225g (8 oz) plain flour
- 100g (4 oz) cold butter, diced
- 25g (1 oz) caster sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2-3 tbsp cold water
For the Filling:
- 350g (12 oz) ready-made mincemeat
Optional:
- Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) or 180°C (350°F) for a fan oven, or gas mark 6.
- Make the Pastry:
- Put the flour and butter in a bowl and rub together with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the caster sugar.
- Add the egg yolk and mix in enough cold water to bring the dough together. Start with 2 tablespoons and add more if needed.
- Gather the dough into a ball, wrap in cling film, and chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the Mince Pies:
- Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 3mm thick.
- Using a round cutter (approximately 7.5cm/3in), cut out 12 bases and place them into a 12-hole tart tin.
- Put a heaped teaspoon of mincemeat into each pastry case.
- Re-roll the remaining pastry and cut out 12 lids using a smaller cutter (approximately 6cm/2.5in).
- Place the lids on top of the mincemeat and press the edges together to seal. You can use a little water to help the lids stick if needed.
- Cut a small slit in the top of each pie to allow steam to escape.
- Bake the Mince Pies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly in the tin before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Dust with icing sugar before serving for a festive touch.
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