Vegan # Makes 12-14 Ingredients 350g/12 oz self raising flour 15ml/1 tbsp baking powder 175g/6 oz caster sugar 135ml/9 tbsp sunflower oil 375ml/12 fl oz water 150g/5 oz vegetarian mincemeat # 15ml/1tbsp demerara sugar pinch cinnamon

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5. Line a 12 hole muffin tin with deep muffin cases.

2. Sieve the flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar and mix well.

3. Add the oil and water and whisk together quickly.

4. Fold in the mincemeat and spoon into the muffin cases (about 2/3 full). Mix the demerara sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the top of each. Put the muffin tins into the oven immediately.

5. Bake until well risen and golden, about 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

# - If you are cooking for a vegan, check the mincemeat ingredients as some varieties include dairy products or honey

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