What’s the important thing, pastry or filling? Yes you can make the mincemeat but I am a big fan of using good products if you can buy it so I normally use shop bought mincemeat. However the only thing I dont use is shop bought pastry, apart from puff pastry that is. So how do you make the perfect pastry for mince pies? I prefer a sweet pastry although you can always use a regular shortcrust or even puff pastry if you prefer. The sweet pastry I use is made with icing sugar, ground almonds and lots of vanilla. It is also enriched with egg yolk, it really is a delicious pastry perfect for mince pies. Continue reading
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