Just had my first mince pie
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I may even have another0
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I shall be baking a dollop of mince pies and jam tarts this weekend. Can't beat the taste of a home made mince pie!!!
Those who can, bake, those who can't, go to asda0 -
farmergiles wrote: ยปI shall be baking a dollop of mince pies and jam tarts this weekend. Can't beat the taste of a home made mince pie!!!
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I'm making some too this weekend!!
First time doing it...Just bought my mince from tesco...
any tips on making the pastry? I can see it being a disaster!!0 -
Cold hands! good butter and good quality flour. If you like it really short and crumbly, put a beaten egg yolk and some castor/icing sugar in as well.0
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farmergiles wrote: ยปCold hands! good butter and good quality flour. If you like it really short and crumbly, put a beaten egg yolk and some castor/icing sugar in as well.
Eat your heart out Jamie Oliver.....................we have our own...naked chef here0 -
Never used an egg in pasty but cold hands (cold everything in fact) is definitely the way to go. Bit of sugar in the mix and dust some icing sugar on the top before baking. And a dollop of good Cornish clotted cream when you're eating them is a must.
I've a mind to make a stollen this year. Been making bread a lot lately so it might not be a complete disaster.0 -
Never used an egg in pasty but cold hands (cold everything in fact) is definitely the way to go. Bit of sugar in the mix and dust some icing sugar on the top before baking. And a dollop of good Cornish clotted cream when you're eating them is a must.
I've a mind to make a stollen this year. Been making bread a lot lately so it might not be a complete disaster.
am off here this xmas stollen is my fav please dont forget marzipan roll in the middle0 -
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Or go to Sansbury's and buy them off the shelf:001_tt2:
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It's more fun to make your own0
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There she goes with her pot throwing, I think she's obsessed with the film.....lol0
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farmergiles wrote: ยปThere she goes with her pot throwing, I think she's obsessed with the film.....lol
Come closer Mr Wolf..............said little red riding hood............or was it the other way around0 -
On my way, little red riding hood0
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farmergiles wrote: ยปOn my way, little red riding hood
Don't forget to get dressed.............it's cold out there Oliver...........:001_tt2:0 -
Er, to bring it back to the baking theme,
I always add ground almonds to the pastry, substitute some of the flour for the almonds and it gives a lovely subtle nutty flavour. Say in a ratio of 2:1, flour to almonds.
I usually add some grated bramley apple, nibbed almonds and a slosh of brandy to the mince. I throw in extra fruit if I have any open, but chop the cherries so they are very small.
I make the pastry first, chill it for a little while I prepare the filling.
(Good unsalted butter and cold hands....definitel agree with FG and CJC)0 -
I agree the pastry needs to chill in the fridge for a good half hour.
I do tend to make it with the old kenwood these days, wrists not as good as they used to be!!!0 -
Give a fleeting thought to all those diabetic aat students/mip etc., Christmas can be a very traumatic time.... do I stuff myself silly with my once favourite mince pies, chocolate log, kiddies selection boxes and green triangles !!!! or do I sensibly look the other way ????
Christmas comes but once a year.... I stuff myself silly of course and then behave throughout the year !0 -
FG is a type 2 diabetic as well. As long as you are careful and take things in moderation, there is no reason why diabetics can't enjoy the festive season as much as everyone else.
Merry Xmas to everyone0
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