Flaky treats with a tart, yet sweet interior, mince pies are a festive mainstay. Sophie Faldo, GBBO 2017 winner discussed how she makes hers.
Sophie told Express.co.uk: “I make my own mincemeat well ahead of time, although some of the supermarket ones are so good I often just buy it.”
Of course, the Bake Off winner makes her own pastry, and has a special technique to keep the texture “biscuity”.
Baking expert Sophie uses a food processor to make the pies.
“I make my pastry in the food processor which keeps the final texture a bit more crumbly and biscuity (my preferred texture),” Sophie explained.
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What is mincemeat?
Mincemeat is a mixture made with dried fruit, spices, and spirits.
It’s traditional at Christmastime, in mince pies particularly.
Mincemeat is often made with brandy and wintery spices such as clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Traditional dried fruits include raisins, currants, and mixed peel. Fresh apple is sometimes added to.
If you fancy something different, how about a puff pastry mince pie recipe?
The flaky pastry treat is a fun twist on the classic pastry.
All you need is mincemeat, puff pastry and icing sugar.
Traditional mince pies are made with shortcrust pastry.