This pastry is really good for excellent mince pies.Biscuit Pastry
Ingredients:
170g (6oz) Plain flour
115g (4oz) Margarine
Pinch of salt
28g (1oz) Sugar
1 tablespoon water
1. Heat the sugar and water together until the sugar dissolves (about 1min in the microwave, but check regularly!). Leave to cool.
2. Cream the margarine and work in the flour and salt with a knife.
3. Bind the flour mixure together with the cooled syrup and knead until even and smooth.
4. Let the pastry stand in the fridge for a short time before using.
5. Bake at 200°C (Gas Mark 6) for about 20 - 25 mins.
(Makes about 12 mince pies)
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