Rich Almond Pastry

Submitted by Little Sand Fairy

"Good for mince pies at christmas bu would work with any sweet tart/pie. Makes them extra special"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 24 mince pies

ingredients

• 8 ounces plain flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups ground almonds
• 3 ounces icing sugar
• 6 ounces butter, chilled and diced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
• 1 egg yolk

directions

1. Sift flour, almonds and sugar into a bowl.
2. Rub in the butter until mixture resemble breadcrumbs.
3. Add lemon rind and stir in.
4. Stir in egg yolk to make a soft dough.
5. Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.
6. Bake at 180-190C, gas mark 4.