Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
These are proper Christmas mince pies. Check out the recipe written Below 👇👇
Buttery, crumbly shortcrust pastry, filled generously with homemade mince meat — not too sweet, not overworked, and nothing like the supermarket versions.
In this video I show you:
• How to make shortcrust pastry that stays short and tender
• Why cold water and gentle hands matter
• How much mince meat is just right
• Baking tips for evenly golden pies
• Sweet vs savoury pastry — and why I prefer savoury
Simple technique.
Traditional flavour.
The mince pies I grew up with — and still love.
RECIPE Ingredients
*450g/1lb All purpose /Plain Flour
*115g /4oz Butter
*115g /4oz Lard
*4-8 Tablespoons Cold Water
*Sweet Mincemeat
*Milk or Egg to brush on Tops
*Icing Sugar to Dust
175C / 350F for 15-20 minutes
Here are the Videos and Playlists that are mentioned in the Video.
Mincemeat & Mince Pies Playlist 👉 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn97RAtUadvm7BOuWV9TfPHckqdGqIpE_&si=XFpniNrICnraIfkd
Mince Pie Smoothie 👉 youtu.be/FJWA3ajkag8
Sweet Mince Pies 👉 youtu.be/ZCzIBCjLb5U
Puff Pastry Mince Pies 👉 youtu.be/237W1VZVlrY
Egg Nog 👉 youtu.be/FKXJoEiVxaQ
The Oven Details are HERE
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In AUS it's called The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer XL
In the USA it's called The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro 👉 amzn.to/4a1LiDo
In the UK it's called The Sage - The Smart Oven Pro 👉 amzn.to/3KQ0JEs
00:00 Proper mince pies
00:22 Shortcrust pastry
01:09 Binding the dough
02:22 Rolling & thickness
03:33 Tins & shaping
04:37 Filling the pies
05:29 Sealing & venting
06:19 Baking
07:34 Icing sugar finish
09:19 Taste & pastry talk
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These are proper Christmas mince pies. Check out the recipe written Below 👇👇
Buttery, crumbly shortcrust pastry, filled generously with homemade mince meat — not too sweet, not overworked, and nothing like the supermarket versions.
In this video I show you:
• How to make shortcrust pastry that stays short and tender
• Why cold water and gentle hands matter
• How much mince meat is just right
• Baking tips for evenly golden pies
• Sweet vs savoury pastry — and why I prefer savoury
Simple technique.
Traditional flavour.
The mince pies I grew up with — and still love.
RECIPE Ingredients
*450g/1lb All purpose /Plain Flour
*115g /4oz Butter
*115g /4oz Lard
*4-8 Tablespoons Cold Water
*Sweet Mincemeat
*Milk or Egg to brush on Tops
*Icing Sugar to Dust
175C / 350F for 15-20 minutes
Here are the Videos and Playlists that are mentioned in the Video.
Mincemeat & Mince Pies Playlist 👉 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn97RAtUadvm7BOuWV9TfPHckqdGqIpE_&si=XFpniNrICnraIfkd
Mince Pie Smoothie 👉 youtu.be/FJWA3ajkag8
Sweet Mince Pies 👉 youtu.be/ZCzIBCjLb5U
Puff Pastry Mince Pies 👉 youtu.be/237W1VZVlrY
Egg Nog 👉 youtu.be/FKXJoEiVxaQ
The Oven Details are HERE
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases
In AUS it's called The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer XL
In the USA it's called The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro 👉 amzn.to/4a1LiDo
In the UK it's called The Sage - The Smart Oven Pro 👉 amzn.to/3KQ0JEs
00:00 Proper mince pies
00:22 Shortcrust pastry
01:09 Binding the dough
02:22 Rolling & thickness
03:33 Tins & shaping
04:37 Filling the pies
05:29 Sealing & venting
06:19 Baking
07:34 Icing sugar finish
09:19 Taste & pastry talk
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCCKFt7y9MS8BjPlpVHAdYwA/join
☕️☕️ Buy us a Coffee 👍 paypal.me/ThanksSteve
📌 Stay Connected!
🌍 Website: [steves-kitchen.com]
📷 Instagram: [@steveskitchen]
🐦 Twitter/X: [@steves_kitchen]
📘 Facebook: [Steve’s Kitchen]
Stay tuned for more fun content and don't forget to leave your questions and suggestions in the comments!
Catch up on our Travel Videos all in one playlist
↪︎ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn97RAtUadvmtsSdELIbOWBurCTdFivW7
OR Check out All my Recipes
↪︎ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn97RAtUadvnrUflqpFhQofoYUGrUThYt
🧡 Did you know? you can show your love and support HERE
↪︎ paypal.me/ThanksSteve
It's really simple.. 👍
Thanks for watching 👍💕
Send a small monthly support through patreon.com/SteveOwens
🛒 Do you shop on Amazon?
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
If you use Amazon click this link. You won't pay a penny extra but we earn a tiny commission whenever you buy something. Thank you..🧡
USA - amzn.to/3iFHOZe
UK - amzn.to/31Os6nS
🎬 If you'd like to know what gear we use, you will find most of it here. Also for a full list of our world travel kit, again using this link earns us a tiny commission, so a huge thank you. 🧡
USA - amzn.to/3gYfOQ4
UK - amzn.to/3g0R0Wu
Thanks to the VPN that lets us share these videos 👍 surfshark.club/friend/QFptnzvF
Our musical inspirations inspired by audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=914
#SteveOwens #Travel #foodie
