Mincemeat Pie With Egg Wash

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp sugar
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 6 tbsp water
• 1.5 lbs mincemeat
• 1 egg, beaten

Method

1. 1 Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
2. 2 Rub in shortening, then mix with water to form a dough.
3. 3 Divide dough, roll out, and line a pie plate with the bottom crust.
4. 4 Fill with mincemeat, cover with top crust, and seal edges.
5. 5 Brush with beaten egg and bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 45 minutes.