CHRISTMAS FRUIT MINCE PIES

Serves 6  Preparation time 1 hour

Ingredients

200 grams flour / maida

2 eggs beaten

150 grams powdered sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

250 grams chopped dry fruits soaked in a little rum before hand

150 grams butter

½ teaspoon baking powder

Sieve the flour with the baking powder. Cream butter and sugar till creamy and fluffy. Add the eggs then mix with the flour. Knead to a smooth batter. Roll out the dough and   cut out circles. Line a few pie shells with this. Fill each one with the marinated dry fruit and seal with another layer of the dough. Prick on top with a toothpick. Bake the pies in a moderate oven for about 20 minutes.