Pastry for Mince Pies
This is a great all round pastry that I use for both sweet and savoury items. Always chill for 10 to 15 minutes before using so it is easy to roll out. There is no added water in this recipe
Equipment
- Food processor (optional)
- Rolling pin
- Pastry Brush
- Pastry cutters (you might like to add stars or snowflakes to the top of your pies)
- Muffin tin or similar
- Cake release spray (optional)
Ingredients
- 160 grams plain flour
- 90 grams butter
- 1 egg medium
- pinch salt
For brushing the pastry
Instructions
Food Mixer
- Put the flour, butter and salt into the food processor bowl and process until the texture looks like breadcrumbs
- Add the egg and mix until it forms a ball. Chill for 10 to 15 minutes before using.
By Hand
- Put the flour and salt into a bowl. Rub in the butter until the texture looks like breadcrumbs.
- Add the egg and mix until there is no flour left and it forms a ball. Chill for 10 to 15 minutes before using.
Making Mince Pies
- Roll out the pastry thinly and cut an even number of tops and bottoms.
- Grease the tin liberally with butter or cake release spray
- Place the bottoms in the tin and fill with mincemeat
- Top with the tops and brush with egg
- Bake at 180°C for approximately 15 minutes or until golden.
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