Festive shortcrust pastry

Method

• step 1

  Mix the butter and flour together until it resemble a crumble mixture.

• step 2

  Add the sugar, mixed spice, ginger, and cinnamon stir well.

• step 3

  Add eggs and with a spatula or palette knife mix until the dough comes together.

• step 4

  Once dough is together, mix with one hand til it comes to a ball and there and no bits left in the bottom and knead well on a lightly floured surface.

• step 5

  Wrap up tightly in cling film before rolling out for it to rest. This allows the dough to harden up a bit and will stick less to the board when rolling.