How do I stop my mince pies from leaking?
Fill each pie level with mincemeat, don’t overfill as the pies have a tendency to leak and glue themselves to the tins if you do. Dip your finger in the egg and run around the edge of each mince pie and top with a lid, pressing gently together to seal.
What happens if you use self raising flour instead of plain flour in pastry?
In some cases, this is true and self-rising flour is a convenient alternative to regular flour, but that is not always the case. Because self-rising flour contains added leavening agents using it incorrectly can throw off the texture and flavor of your baked goods.
Why has my puff pastry not flaky well?
Dough Thickness The thickness of the dough also plays a role in getting puff pastry to rise. If the dough has been rolled too thin, it will rise but not enough to get that lovely, crispy flake. What is this? And if the dough has been rolled too thick it will be weighted down and doughy instead of light and puffy.
Do you need to grease tin for mince pies?
Grease a bun tin or muffin tin, depending on how deep you like your mince pies. Unwrap the pastry and roll out on a lightly floured work surface to the thickness of a one pound coin.
Why is there no mince in mince pies?
However, the modern mince pie is filled with a mixture of dried fruit and spices that is called ‘mincemeat’ but there is no meat in the mixture at all. Mince pies became associated with Catholism and were frowned upon by Puritan authorities, but the tradition of eating them continued through the Victorian era.
Why do my mince pies stick to the tin?
I make frangipane-topped ones and with those, if you don’t get them out of the tin while they’re hot, any overspill topping will definitely stick. So if by chance that’s what you’re making, prise them (carefully!) out straightaway. I now always make my mince pies in paper cup cake cases.
Why is my shortcrust pastry fragile and crumbly?
Our answer. If your shortcrust pastry is crumbling when you roll it out then it is most likely that the dough is too dry and you haven’t added quite enough liquid to it.
Why does my pastry fall apart?
Pastry dough becomes crumbly mainly when it is too dry. If there is not enough moisture to hold the dough together, it will just fall apart. Simple as that!
What are the best tips for making mince pie pastry?
Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs (as if you are making a crumble topping).
How to make the perfect mince pie?
M&S. Six mince pies from Marks and Spencer’s acclaimed Collection range is £2.50.
What does a mince pie taste like?
What does mincemeat pie taste like? The flavor of real mincemeat pie (not the bottled version purchased at your local store) is sort of like a Middle Eastern mixture of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. There’s a definite meaty taste, which I really liked, with an ever-so-slight sweet flavor.
Where to buy the best mince pies?
Danielle: Pretty,and I like the sugar crust,caramelly taste to filling.