The best mince pie pastry ever?

floyd

I used Delias recipe last year and it was lovely, just search for Christmas Mincemeat on www.deliaonline.com I have a jar left over that still looks edible and when I made it I put an extra glug of brandy on top of the baking parchment as I didn't have wax disks big enough.

aspinallkate

just made my first batch of the year, yummy!

DdraigGoch

condolences Researcher. Prayers said, thoughts thought and best wishes wished.

researcher

I was asking OH yesterday when he thought I should make my first batch - he went and fetched the rolling pin :rotfl:

morganlefay

For 37 years I've made mince pies with a recipe which is all-butter, an egg, ground almonds, lemon zest, needs resting and is an absolute PIG to roll out (tho tastes lovely), but today I tried these with half Trex and half sunflower marge and they were so easy and quick with no resting, and taste really good so thank you very much - will not be doing ground almonds, lemon zest etc again ! :beer:

shopndrop

Will be thinking of your neighbour when I make my pastry this year.

Bunny200

Wasn't brave enough to try this recipe last year as I'm rubbish at pastry and usually rely on ready made but thought I would give it a go and all I can say is......







Thank You So Much


although my waistline won't thank you!
Its so scrummy and light, most partry is a bit too rich and heavy for my liking but this is gorgeous. I'm abandoning ready made pastry now and sticking with this recipe! Savoury as well!

MrsE_2

taplady wrote: »

Have made the mince pies and OMG they're gorgeous! the pastry is absolutely scrummy! have had one and am having to restrain myself from having another!:o

Thanks for the recipe researcher!(and your neighbour!):T

Great.
I'm a real beginer with pastry, I'm scared of it:o
But I want to give HM mince pies a go.
Did then a couple of years ago & the pastry was too thick & they were horrible.

Triker

I'll be giving 'em a go again this year and raising a glass to your friend and her loved ones.

Icey77

I'll be giving these a go over the weekend, I've never had much luck with pastry as my hands are too warm

When it comes to freezing do I cook the mince pies then freeze or do I freeze them raw and cook when defrosted?

Researcher, thank you for sharing the recipe with us. I hope your neighbour can take some comfort from knowing how much pleasure her recipe has brought so many people. A good recipe will always be shared and will keep on going and going and going :beer: