However, Jamaican patties aren't just special because of their juicy and spicy filling; The rich pastry that encases these patties is also iconic. It's made flaky by rubbing fat into the flour ...

Fold the pastry over the filling and use a fork to crimp the edges together. Whisk the egg with a splash of water and brush over the patties to glaze. For a flat patty fork a hole in the top or ...

Equipment: You will need a 12-hole non-stick patty tin and a 9cm/3½in biscuit cutter. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Roll the pastry out slightly thinner than a one pound coin ...