Food / 2 December, 2018 / My Baba

Christmas Mince Pies with Granola Topping

These mince pies are not only easy to make, but fun to make with the whole family.

Makes: 18 mince pies

Ingredients:

• 225g cold butter, dices
• 350g plain flour
• 100g golden caster sugar
• 280g mincemeat
• Granola for topping
• Icing sugar, to dust

Method:

1. To make the pastry, rub 225g cold, diced butter into 350g plain flour, then mix in 100g golden caster
   sugar and a pinch of salt. Combine the pastry into a ball – don’t add liquid – and knead it briefly. The
   dough will be fairly firm, like shortbread dough.
2. Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Line 18 holes of two 12-hole patty tins, by pressing small
   walnut-sized balls of pastry into each hole. Spoon 280g mincemeat into the pies.
   Roll out the pastry for the lids and use a star cutter, big enough to reach the edges. Top the pies with
   their lids. You don’t have to use a star cutter, you can use any shape you desire.
3. Bake for 20 minutes until golden. Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack.
   To serve, lightly dust with icing sugar. They will keep for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.

Recipe from Lizis