The best mince pie pastry ever?

lellyo

HowGreatThouArt wrote: »

Thank you so much for posting this recipe. I made these yesterday and have already, between me and DH, eaten 1 dozen!!:j

On the last dozen I used a star-shaped cutter for the tops to make little mincemeat tarts that look so Christmassy. I have put them in the freezer in groups of 4 to make them last a little longer!

I can't get over the pastry, so crisp and light, like shortbread....mmm delicious! Will make the pastry, minus the sugar next week to make a corned beef pie, sooooo good!

Ooo, good idea! It would make excellent savoury pastry as well,will have to give it a go too!!

npsmama

so crisp and light, like shortbread

i'm not getting this result at all :-( ... mine's doughy when cooked and very. very difficult to roll out when uncooked.

foreign_correspondent

I look forward to trying this pastry - how is your friend now? - I read the sad posts about her families illnesses and realised they were from last year.

researcher

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

I look forward to trying this pastry - how is your friend now? - I read the sad posts about her families illnesses and realised they were from last year.

I wish I could give some positive news, but sadly not.

researcher

npsmama wrote: »

i'm not getting this result at all :-( ... mine's doughy when cooked and very. very difficult to roll out when uncooked.

Compared to a shortcrust pastry this is more difficult to roll out - you need to use plenty of flour, but when cooked it should be light and crispy, certainly not doughy. Are you using Self Raising flour and rolling it quite thin as it does 'rise' when baked?

foreign_correspondent

researcher wrote: »

I wish I could give some positive news, but sadly not.

oh dear, I hope your friend is managing ok, how sad.

npsmama

researcher wrote: »

I wish I could give some positive news, but sadly not.

i'm sorry to hear things are no better. i'll be praying for them.

researcher

Her DIL lost her fight a few weeks ago, but her DS is still in there fighting. She herself is as independent as she can be, but she is in her mid 80's and the last year has taken it's toll. Although she tries to be positive it is very tough.

Thanks for your kind thoughts or prayers, they are deeply appreciated. :A

sb44

Can anyone rec the best jar of mincemeat to buy please?

I am going to have a go at these this week too.

looby-loo_2

A good dash of cherry!:beer: