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Which pastry for homemade mince pies?

(53 Posts)
Candlefran Tue 29-Nov-16 15:07:12

grin

Kittye Tue 29-Nov-16 15:05:16

For me it's got to be sweet pastry ( but not mine, you'd break your teeth on it?)

Candlefran Tue 29-Nov-16 15:01:00

I have made puff pastry for mine for years. It is delicious but the drawback is it can dump the mincemeat onto the oven floor as the pies rise. Also, of course, it's extra high in calories. (I know that doesn't matter at Christmas but - you know!)

Which do you use/prefer, puff, shortcrust, or a sweet pastry?