Mince Pies

INGREDIENTS

250 ml cake flour
2 ml salt
125 g cold butter
125 g smooth cottage cheese
454 g jar fruit mincemeat
1 extra large egg white
castor sugar

METHOD

• Sift flour and salt together
• Rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs
• Add cottage cheese and mix into a soft dough
•  Place in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours
• On a floured surface , roll out dough to a thickness of 3mm
• Cut out rounds to fit base of patty pan tins or bun tins
• Cut the same number of smaller circles to form the lids of pies
• Place 5 ml fruit mince on the base of each pastry
• Dampen pastry edge with water , cover with lid, and seal. Prick holes in the lid with a fork 
• Brush with lightly beaten egg white or iced water
• Bake in a pre heated oven at 200°C for 15 minutes or until golden brown
• Sprinkle with castor sugar while still warm.