Mince Pies

Ingredients

For the Pastry:

For the Filling:

Cut the soya marge into the flour and rub in until the texture resembles breadcrumbs
Slowly add the cold water one spoon at a time and beat until a firm dough forms
Cover the dough and place it in the 'fridge for 30 minutes or so
When firmed, roll out 3/4 of the pastry on a floured surface and cut it into 12 circles that will fit your baking tin
Spoon equal amounts of mincemeat into each case
Roll out the remaining pastry and cut 12 (slightly smaller) lids
Top each pie with a lid, prick it and brush with a small amount of soya milk
Bake in a medium oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown
Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve warm or set aside to cool

Shop-bought mincemeat is often 'safe' but it's much more fun to make your own and really not so much of a chore!
See Not-Dairy for details on soya marge and milk