Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Make the pastry. Cut the lard or shortening into small pieces and mix into the flour using a knife. Adding a little water at a time mix into a stiff pastry. Roll out on a floured board until the pastry is 2 millimeters thick.
2

Cut out the pastry using the large cookie cutter until you have enough pieces to fill the patty trays.
3

Fill each mince pie case with 2 teaspoons full of mincemeat.
4

Brush the edges of each case with water.
5

Cut out the lids from the remaining pastry with the smaller cookie cutter.
6

Seal the lids onto the cases and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown at 400 degrees Farenheit.
7

Allow to cool then sprinkle caster sugar over the tops. They are ready to serve.