How much pastry do you need for a large pie?
Pie, tart or flan conversion charts
| TIN SIZE | AMOUNT OF PASTRY (BASE & SIDES) | SALT |
|---|---|---|
| 13 cm / 5 inch | 135g | 2.8g |
| 15 cm / 6 inch | 180g | 3.6g |
| 18 cm / 7 inch | 225g | 4.5g |
| 20 cm / 8 inch | 270g | 5.4g |
How many mince pies should you eat on each of the 12 days of Christmas?
one mince pie
“And if you wanted to be ensure good health and happiness in the upcoming year, you should eat one mince pie every day for the Twelve Days of Christmas, from Christmas Eve until the 5th of January.”
What pastry are mince pies made from?
Rol shortcrust pastry
Try this recipe for traditional mince pies. Mincemeat encased in Jus-Rol shortcrust pastry – the perfect Christmas recipe.
What is the difference between shortcrust pastry and pie crust?
Shortcrust pastry (called pâte brisée in French) does not puff up in the oven because it does not have any leavening agents. Shortcrust pastry falls apart easily when eaten. Shortcrust pastry is made with half the amount of fat as flour (mass wise). Shortcrust pastry is the same thing as pie dough.
How do you measure a pie crust?
Try our All-Butter Pie Crust. If you’re using an odd-sized pan, here’s how to determine what diameter to roll your crust. Measure the pan’s bottom diameter, then up the sides. If your pan is 7″ across the bottom, and 1 1/2″ up each side, that’s a total of 10″.
What should be eaten on each of the 12 days of Christmas?
12 Days of Christmas Recipes
- Day 1: A Partridge in a Pear Tree. These Baked Pears are EASY and delicious with 4 simple ingredients.
- Day 2: Two Turtle Doves.
- Day 3: Three French Hens.
- Day 4: Four Calling Birds.
- Day 5: Five Golden Rings.
- Day 6: Six Geese a Laying.
- Day 7: Seven Swans a Swimming.
- Day 8: Eight Maids a Milking.
What is the tradition of eating 12 mince pies?
They became a popular treat around the festive period thanks to a tradition from the middle ages, which saw people eat a mince pie for 12 days from Christmas day to Twelfth Night. Doing this was believed to bring you happiness for the next 12 months. We’ll eat to that!
Can you buy ready made shortcrust pastry?
Easy to use ready rolled Jus-Rol Shortcrust Pastry Sheets are great for topping, wrapping or filling with your favourite ingredients. No need for a rolling pin as this sheet is ready to use and even comes complete with baking paper so you can pop it straight into the oven.
How do you cook Jus Rol shortcrust pastry?
Preparation and Usage
- Take out of the fridge and remove from the carton approximately 45 minutes before use.
- Remove from plastic wrap and unroll the pastry sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven at 200°C (180°C for fan assisted ovens)/Gas Mark 6, or at the temperature required in your recipe.
What are the 4 characteristics to a perfect shortcrust pastry?
CHARACTERISTIC
- FLAKINESS.
- TENDERNESS.
- LIGHTNESS.