Rub the fat into the flour using the tips of your fingers till it looks like bread crumbs.
SLOWLY add in the water mixing with a knife till it starts to lump together large lumps.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and bring it together to form a smooth dough .
Chill for 30min.
Roll out, cut and fill with what ever your desire.
Cook at 180c until the pastry is evenly brown.
Notes
Before cooking brush some beaten egg on top of you pastry creations and keep and eye on them in the oven. Mince pies normally take around 20 mins to cook at 180c.