Mince Pies

Method

1. Preheat oven to 220°C/400°F/Gas 6.
2. Sieve the flour, cornflour, icing sugar and nutmeg into a bowl
3. Cut the margarine into lumps and rub into flour until like breadcrumbs (a food processor will do this in seconds).
4. Mix together the egg yolks, lemon juice and water and add to dry ingredients.
5. Mix well to make a firm dough.
6. Chill for half an hour then roll out pastry.
7. Cut out twelve circles of pastry 3 inches in diameter and place in greased cups of a bun tray.
8. Put a spoonful of mince meat into each one.
9. Wet pastry edges.
10. Cut 12 smaller circles of pastry (2 ½ inches in diameter) and use to cover, pressing well together.
11. Brush tops with beaten egg and pierce with a fork and bake for about 25-35 minutes.