Perfect Mince Pies
These Perfect Mince Pies are a traditional holiday treat. They are filled with sweet mincemeat and covered in buttery shortcrust pastry. Ingredients: 400g mincemeat 320g shortcrust pastry 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash Icing sugar, for dusting Instructions: Preheat oven to 200C 180C fan Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and cut out circles to fit your tart tin Press the pastry circles into the tart tin Fill each pastry case with mincemeat Cut out smaller circles or stars from the remaining pastry and place them on top of the mincemeat Brush the tops with beaten egg wash Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin and dusting with icing sugar
