Rich Almond Pastry

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

• Ready In: 50 mins
• 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.