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Method:
- On a floured board, roll the pastry out thinly and allow to rest for 15-20 minutes. Using a 2-2 1\2 inch round cutter, stamp out 24-28 circles of pastry.
- Line 12 tartlet tins, or as many as needed, with half the pastry circles. Place a teaspoon of mincemeat in the center of each. Damp the edges of the pastry lid with a little beaten egg and place over the filled tartlet tins. Gently press the pastry edges together to seal.
- Cut one or two slit in the top of each pie. Brush with a little beaten egg.
- If tartlet tins are not available, these mince pie can be made on a baking tray.
- Place one pastry circle on a floured board, place a tablespoon of filling in the centre. Damp the edges of the pastry lid with a little beaten egg and place over the pastry base. Gently press the pastry edges together to seal.
- Cut one or two slit in the top of each pie. Brush with a little beaten egg.
- Put on wetted baking tray and Place in a very hot oven (425F, 220C. Gas Mark 7) and bake for 20 minutes or well risen and brown. Serve warm.
Note: Puff pastry can be made at home or can be purchased from grocery store. |
