You have rolled the dough, cut neat little stars and put the tray in the oven. Ten minutes later, the stars have spread into round blobs, the edges have joined and the surface is too soft for icing. Vegan gingerbread can do that when the fat, syrup, flour and oven temperature are out of balance. …
The word “mince” in mince pie has a medieval history: early versions really did contain meat, dried fruit, and spices. Modern British mince pies are sweet, and a good vegan version needs no strange substitutes to taste convincing. The real test is structural. The pastry must hold a soft, juicy filling without turning greasy or …
