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Mince Pies


Ingredients

For the Pastry:
  • 200g Plain flour
  • 100g Soya marge
  • Several tbsps cold water
  • Icing sugar to dust

For the Filling:
  • 1/4 portion of Mincemeat
Mince Pies

Method

  1. Cut the soya marge into the flour and rub in until the texture resembles breadcrumbs
  2. Slowly add the cold water one spoon at a time and beat until a firm dough forms
  3. Cover the dough and place it in the 'fridge for 30 minutes or so
  4. 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
  5. Spoon equal amounts of mincemeat into each case
  6. Roll out the remaining pastry and cut 12 (slightly smaller) lids
  7. Top each pie with a lid, prick it and brush with a small amount of soya milk
  8. Bake in a medium oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown
  9. Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve warm or set aside to cool

Cooking Temperature: 180 degrees

Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

Serves: 12

Keeps For: 5 days


Tips and Comments

  • 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
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