This is a quick and easy recipe for shortcrust pastry. If you're new to making pastry, you won't believe how simple it can be. You can make it by hand or in a food processor. The secret is to ...

Shortcrust pastry is quick and easy to make with flour, butter, water and a pinch of salt. Its crunchy, solid texture makes it perfect for supporting juicier fillings, without falling apart .

1. Knead the dough with sifted flour, baking powder, butter, sour cream, and salt. 2. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 3. While the dough is cooling, boil the eggs, chop the leeks, ...

How to make sponge-topped mince pies recipe: Ingredients: One pack of ready-made shortcrust pastry 500g sweet mincemeat One large egg 50g butter or stork 50g castor sugar 50g flour One tbsp milk ...

Mince pies recipe Ingredients 640g ready-rolled shortcrust pastry (£2.40, Tesco) 411g jar mincemeat (£1.85, Tesco) One Free-range egg, whisked (£1.60, six-pack, Tesco) 50g granulated sugar ...