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As time becomes more precious by the minute, there are occasions when the thought of making and rolling out pastry becomes just too much. Well, if you like the spicy flavour of mince pies for the Christmas caller, try this recipe as a quick festive alternative.
2-3dssp brandy rind of an orange 170g/6oz self-raising flour 1/4tsp salt 55g/2oz soft brown sugar 85g/3oz softened butter 1 egg 200ml/ 7fl oz milk 30g/ 1oz nuts 30g/ 1oz demerara sugar
To decorate
Add a touch of extra flavour to the mincemeat by mixing in the brandy and orange peel. Leave to sit while you make the basic mixture. Sieve the flour and salt into a bowl and then add the soft brown sugar. Next, in with the mincemeat and the butter slightly softened, either in a microwave or by beating. Mix lightly and add the lightly beaten egg and milk, mixing as little as possible otherwise the muffins will become hard on top. When the mixture is soft enough to drop off the edge of a spoon, then transfer to lined cases inside the muffin tin. Sprinkle the top of the muffins with chopped nuts and demerara sugar, then bake in the oven at gas mark 5/190°C/375°F for 15 minutes. When cooked, dust with icing sugar and cinnamon mixed together.
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