Don't rely on shop-bought mince pies when you can make these delicious mini versions for Christmas. Santa will be extra pleased.
Makes 16 mini mince pies
less than 30 minutes
1.Put 250g plain flour and 50g caster sugar into a large bowl. Rub 125g butter into the flour mixture. Add the finely grated zest of 1/2 orange and 2-3 teaspoons of orange juice. Mix and bring the mixture together to form a ball. Knead lightly, cover with cling film and chill for 30 minutes.
2.Preheat the oven to 220°C/fan200°C/gas 7. Grease a 16-hole mini tartlet tin. Thinly roll out the pastry. Use a 6cm fluted pastry cutter to press out 16 circles and a 4.5cm fluted pastry cutter to press out another 16 circles. Re-roll the trimmings, if necessary. Line the tin with the larger circles. Fill each with a teaspoon of mincemeat and pop the smaller pastry lids on top.
3.Bake for 10-12 minutes. Dust with icing sugar and serve with a shot of good whisky.
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