Mince pies

Step 1Place 375g plain flour and 260g softened unsalted butter in a bowl and rub together to a crumb consistency.

Step 2Add 125g caster sugar and 1 large beaten egg, and mix together.

Step 3Tip out onto a lightly floured surface and fold until the pastry comes together, be careful not to over mix.

Step 4Wrap the pastry in cling film and chill for 10 mins.

Step 5Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7.

Step 6Roll out the pastry to 3mm thick.

Step 7Using a round cutter (about 10cm), cut out bases and place them into muffin trays. Put 1½ tbsp mincemeat mixture into each.

Step 8Add pastry lids and seal pies.

Step 9Bake the mince pies for 15-20 mins until golden brown. Leave to cool before releasing them from the muffin trays and dusting with sugar

Ingredients