Craving that golden, flaky, spicy magic of a Jamaican beef patty? Those handheld pockets of joy are the kind of snack that makes you dance a little after the first bite. But guess what?

Ahhh! Jamaican Beef Patties from Hammond's. Forget manna from heaven. At one dollar each in hot or mild flavors, these tasty treats, which resemble empanadas on steroids, are nirvana from Jamaica.

To Assemble the Patties Preheat oven to 400 F, line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper Lightly flour your work surface with more light buckwheat flour. Roll dough out to just under ⅜" thick ...