Frangipane mince pies are so much easier to assemble than ... then add the remaining ingredients with a pinch of salt. Mix to combine. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

diced butter into 350g plain flour and mix in 100g golden caster sugar with a pinch of salt. Now take slightly smaller balls of pastry than before and pat them in between your hands to make round lids ...

Brush the overhanging pastry edge with egg yolk. Roll out the remaining pastry to make a lid and place over the pie. Pinch the pastry edges together to seal and trim the edges neatly. Make three ...