Mince pies SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS:
150g/5oz butter (cut into pieces) Grated zest of 1 orange 225g/8oz plain flour 1 egg yolk 50g/2oz ground almonds 1 tablespoon water 25g/1oz caster sugar 225g/8oz mincemeat A few drops of almond essence 1 egg white (lightly beaten) Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6. Rub the butter into the flour. Add the almonds, sugar, almond essence, orange zest, egg yolk and water and mix to form a firm dough. . Knead briefly on a floured surface, then wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Roll out thinly and stamp out 12 rounds, about 7.5cm/3in. Use the pastry to line 12 bun tins. Spoon in the mincemeat to come two-thirds of the way up the bun tins. Use the remaining pastry to cut into seasonal shapes such as holly leaves or Christmas trees & place on top of the mincemeat. Bake for 20 minutes until crisp & golden brown. Serve with cream or brandy butter. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
