The best mince pie pastry ever?

sandy2_2

I use this for the top my mince pies,
These quanties for 15 small pies
2tbs castor sugar
100g ground almonds
quarter pack unsalted butter
1 egg
I added a dash of almond essence as well, but you could use rum
cream together the butter and sugar and then add ground almonds, eggs and essences or rum if used
use teaspoonful over each tart
Bake at 180ºC for 30 mins until golden.
When cool, dust with icing sugar or an icing glaze

I also add grated apple , dash of orange juice or alchohol to the mincemeat to make it less sticky and dry

anniestar

researcher wrote: »

The lovely lady who gave me this recipe is going through a very tough time at the moment. Both her son and DIL were diagnosed with terminal cancer within weeks of each other.

Whatever your creed or beliefs please send her your blessing, prayers or just a good thought.

Thanks.

Thoughts and prayers are with you,The lady and her DS & DIL.(((((((hugs))))))))

cheerfulness4

How dreadful for your friend, researcher. I'm sure we're all feeling for her and wishing them the best.
Did she ever get to read some of the comments about her recipe and the pleasure its brought others? Would be lovely to know that she did.

researcher

cheerfulness4 wrote: »

How dreadful for your friend, researcher. I'm sure we're all feeling for her and wishing them the best.
Did she ever get to read some of the comments about her recipe and the pleasure its brought others? Would be lovely to know that she did.

She's an elderly lady (86 I think) and she knows because I told her - many times and she was delighted. I think cooking is her solace and if I can get her welsh cake recipe you're all in for another treat!

Churchmouse

researcher wrote: »

The lovely lady who gave me this recipe is going through a very tough time at the moment. Both her son and DIL were diagnosed with terminal cancer within weeks of each other.

Whatever your creed or beliefs please send her your blessing, prayers or just a good thought.

Thanks.

Prayer said. I don't think I have ever seen this sentiment better expressed! I shall remember it now, there have been so many times when it would have been perfect. Thanks

lainey_stardust

Hi again, just want to add my thoughts to everyone elses for this lady and her family. xxxxxxx

Fruball

Thoughts and prayers on their way to your friend xx xx

Raspberry_Swirl

thoughts with everyone involved.

meant to try out this recipe last year but didn't get round to it. definately will this year

researcher

I was pm'd and told that the recipe has disappeared from this thread so for those of you who didn't get it last year here it is. (And all thanks go to my elderly neighbour for this recipe, who's a wonderful cook)

1lb Self raising flour (yes self raising)
1/2 lb trex
4oz caster sugar
1 egg lightly beaten.
little water

+ egg or milk for glazing.

Rub the fat into the flour until it looks like breadcrumbs then add sugar. Pour in the egg and a little water, mix until you have a nice smooth pastry - it needs to be soft to touch, but NOT sticky (if you put in too much liquid - add a little more flour).

Roll out quite thinly on a well floured board (you'll need to experiment - but remember with SR flour it will be thicker when cooked). All the bits left can be kneaded together with a sprinkle of water - don't throw any. (The very last bit always got made into a 'cooks treat' turnover)

Grease tins with a little trex and brush one edge of the pastry to seal the tops. Brush tops with beaten egg or milk.

I seem to remember that I recommended cooking at 180c for about 20 mins - but again every oven is different so trial and error will get the best results. My neighbour didn't like them very coloured but I prefer them more 'golden'. Leave them to sit in the tin for a few minutes before turning them out. Let cool a few minutes before you test or you will burn your mouth!!!! Sprinkle with a little sugar before serving

Churchmouse

I've learned the hard way!! This one has already been hand copied into my recipe notebook:rotfl: Thanks for re-posting:D