spiced hazelnut mince pies

Method

• step 1

  Blend flour, ground hazelnuts, sugar, spice and butter in a food processor until crumbly. Whilst motor still running add egg yolk and enough water to make ingredients come together.

• step 2

  Turn dough on to floured surface, knead gently till smooth and then wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

• step 3

  Pre heat oven 220C and grease patty tins.

• step 4

  Roll out half pastry between sheets of greaseproof paper until 5 mm thick. Cut out 18 rounds to fit tin and then fill with mincemeat.

• step 5

  Roll out other half and make lids for the mince pies. Brush with beaten egg and bake for about 25 minutes and then stand for a further 10 minutes. Dust with icing sugar