Mince pie recipe
Mince Pie recipe
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About this recipe
In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.Looking to indulge in a classic holiday treat? This mince pie recipe is the perfect choice. With its buttery, flaky crust and rich, spiced filling, these pies are sure to delight your taste buds. Whether you're serving them at a festive gathering or enjoying them with a cup of tea by the fire, these mince pies are a true Christmas tradition. Get ready to savor the flavors of dried fruits, spices, and a touch of brandy in every bite.
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Mince pie recipe details
Ingredients
| 230 g | butter, softened |
| 100 g | flour, all-purpose |
| 2 | egg yolks |
| 500 g | mince meat |
| 60 g | icing sugar |
| 1 medium | egg, beaten |
| bun tins to make 30 pies |
Instructions
Cut the butter into cubes. Sift the flour into a mixing bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until it resembles fine breadcrumbes. Stir in the icing sugar.Make a well in the centre; stir in the egg yolk and about 3-4 tbsp iced water to make a soft but not sticky dough. Knead lightly to form a smooth dough and leave to chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 200°C.
On a floured surface, roll out two thirds of the dough and cut out 30 rounds using a 5cm fluted cutter. Use cutter to line the bun tins and fill with mincemeat.
Re-roll remaining pastry and trimmings and cut out circles using a 4cm cutter. Dampen edges of circle and place on pies. Seal edges, brush tops with beaten egg and cook for 20 minutes.
Serve with custard or cream.
Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a
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