Servings:

MANY

Level of difficulty:

Easy

Ingredients

1lb self raisin flour (sifted)
half lb Lard
water to bind
jar of mincemeat

Method

there is no set amount this makes, or a set amount of water, all flour is different, and people make different size mince pies.
all in one method for flour and lard and rub it togethor, adding water to bind, just use common sense not to over wet the dough.
once mixed, place in cling film, then into the fridge for half hour.
preheat gas mark 6

flour the surface, roll out the mix to a 1cm thickness, use the dough cutter, then using a 12 dipped tin line each dip with a sheet of the pastry then a heaped tsp of mincemeat then put a lid on each one, repeat this until all the dough is gone. bake in the oven for 20 minutes, until golden. leave on wire rack to cool, sprinkle with caster sugar