Mince pies

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Paul Hollywood prefers melt-in-the-mouth pastry for his fruity mince pies, so this recipe is nice and short

Ingredient

Direction

    Method

    • STEP 1

      Place 375g plain flour and 260g softened unsalted butter in a bowl and rub together to a crumb consistency.

    • STEP 2

      Add 125g caster sugar and 1 large beaten egg, and mix together.

    • STEP 3

      Tip out onto a lightly floured surface and fold until the pastry comes together, be careful not to over mix.

    • STEP 4

      Wrap the pastry in cling film and chill for 10 mins.

    • STEP 5

      Scoop the large jar of mincemeat into a bowl and add 2 segmented satsumas, 1 finely chopped apple and zest of 1 lemon.

    • STEP 6

      Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7.

    • STEP 7

      Roll out the pastry to 3mm thick.

    • STEP 8

      Using a round cutter (about 10cm), cut out 16 bases and place them into muffin trays. Put 1½ tbsp mincemeat mixture into each. Brush the edge of each pie with a little beaten egg.

    • STEP 9

      Re-roll out the pastry to cut 7cm lids and press them on top to seal. Glaze with the beaten egg, sprinkle with the extra caster sugar, then make a small cut in the tops.

    • STEP 10

      Bake the mince pies for 15-20 mins until golden brown. Leave to cool before releasing them from the muffin trays and dusting with a little more icing sugar before serving.

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