Mince pies are quite simply a must at Christmas. And don’t worry, I’ll let you use shop bought mincemeat. In fact, the cheapest, sweetest mincemeat is best here to balance with the crisp pastry and the buttery biscuit top, which just disappears in the mouth like a snowflake on the tongue. Ingredients - makes 12 For the Pastry * 200g plain flour * 1tsp mixed spice * 100g unsalted butter, cubed * 1 large egg (Or use 300g shop-bought Shortcrust) For the Filling and Topping ...
