BritishDessert
Mince Pies
Mince pies are a classic British holiday pastry, featuring a sweet, spiced fruit filling encased in a buttery, firm shortcrust. The dough comes together quickly, almost like a shortbread, and is easy to press into individual tins. Once filled with mincemeat and topped with a pastry lid, they bake until golden. You can freeze them before baking for up to a month, making holiday prep a bit easier.
44 minServes 4
Method
8 steps · 44 min total
- 01
Make the Pastry
To make the pastry, rub 225g cold, diced butter into 350g plain flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Then, mix in 100g golden caster sugar and a pinch of salt. - 02
Form the Dough
Combine the pastry mixture into a ball without adding any liquid; it should come together. Knead it briefly until smooth. The dough will be fairly firm, similar to a shortbread dough. You can use it immediately or chill it for later.
