350g/12oz high quality mincemeat, preferably homemade
200g/7oz plain flour, sifted
40g/1Β½oz golden caster sugar
75²µ/2ΒΎ΄Η³ϊ ground almonds
125g/4Β½oz unsalted butter, diced
1 large free-range egg, beaten
milk, to glaze