My Favourite Mince Pie Pastry Recipe Recipe

Elevate your Christmas mince pies with this unbelievably flaky and light pastry recipe! Forget store-bought or basic shortcrust – this recipe is a game-changer. It's so easy to make, and the chilling time is your only 'cook time'. Prepare for the most delicious mince pies of your life!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 97.9 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for My Favourite Mince Pie Pastry Recipe

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How to Make My Favourite Mince Pie Pastry Recipe

  1. Cream together 100g lard and 50g margarine until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in 1 large egg yolk.
  3. Add 50g caster sugar (or to your taste).
  4. Gradually add 250g plain flour, mixing until a dough forms.
  5. Slowly add 2-3 tablespoons of iced water, mixing until the dough comes together to form a ball. Add more water, a teaspoon at a time, if needed.
  6. Wrap the dough in cling film and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours) before rolling out.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

8g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make My Favourite Mince Pie Pastry Recipe?

My Favourite Mince Pie Pastry Recipe takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in My Favourite Mince Pie Pastry Recipe?

My Favourite Mince Pie Pastry Recipe has approximately 97.9 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for My Favourite Mince Pie Pastry Recipe?

The key ingredients for My Favourite Mince Pie Pastry Recipe are Flour, Lard, Margarine, Sugar, Egg Yolk, Water. See the full list with measurements above.

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