CHRISTMAS FRUIT MINCE PIES
Serves 6 Preparation
time 1 hour
Ingredients
200 grams flour / maida
2 eggs beaten
150 grams powdered sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
250 grams chopped dry fruits soaked in a little rum before
hand
150 grams butter
½ teaspoon baking powder
Sieve the flour with the baking powder. Cream butter and
sugar till creamy and fluffy. Add the eggs then mix with the flour. Knead to a
smooth batter. Roll out the dough and
cut out circles. Line a few pie shells with this. Fill each one with the
marinated dry fruit and seal with another layer of the dough. Prick on top with
a toothpick. Bake the pies in a moderate oven for about 20 minutes.
