{"id":1894,"date":"2026-05-08T22:21:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T22:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/gentlesimmer\/?p=1894"},"modified":"2026-05-08T22:21:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T22:21:55","slug":"jamaican-patties-flaky-spicy-golden-packets-of-joy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/gentlesimmer\/2026\/05\/08\/jamaican-patties-flaky-spicy-golden-packets-of-joy\/","title":{"rendered":"Jamaican Patties (Flaky, Spicy, Golden Packets of Joy)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Jamaican patties are the reason golden pastry exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flaky, buttery, turmeric-bright dough wrapped around deeply seasoned ground beef. A little spicy. A lot addictive. Eat one with coco bread or just alone. Just make extra\u2014they disappear fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Makes 8 patties.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Dough:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd cup (115g) cold butter, cubed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd cup (120ml) ice water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the Filling:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • 1 lb (450g) ground beef<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 teaspoon thyme<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 teaspoon curry powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00bd teaspoon allspice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (whole, or \u00bd tsp dried)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00bc cup beef broth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 egg (for egg wash)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Step 1: Make Dough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. Mix flour, turmeric, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Wrap and chill 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Step 2: Cook Filling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain fat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Add thyme, curry, allspice, and Scotch bonnet. Cook 1 minute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Add broth. Simmer until liquid evaporates. Remove whole pepper if used. Cool.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Step 3: Assemble<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Roll dough to \u215b-inch thick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Cut into 6-inch circles. Place filling on one half. Fold over. Crimp with a fork.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Step 4: Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            1. Brush with beaten egg. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Step 5: Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              1. Serve warm or at room temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                Prep Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes | Chill Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes | Cook Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes | Total Time:<\/strong> ~1.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Yield:<\/strong> 8 patties<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Difficulty:<\/strong> Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                Refrigerate Baked:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat at 350\u00b0F for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Freeze Unbaked:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                Assemble patties, freeze on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen at 375\u00b0F for 30-35 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Make It Milder:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                Remove Scotch bonnet seeds or substitute with \u00bd teaspoon paprika + cayenne to taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Fillings to Try:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                Chicken, veggies, saltfish, or cheese + callaloo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                Turmeric-kissed pastry wrapped around a boldly spiced beef filling. Crispy, flaky, and packed with Scotch bonnet heat. The ultimate Caribbean hand pie. 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