Once made, the pastry has to be moulded while it’s still warm, before the fat sets and the pastry becomes flaky and dry. FAQs about BBC Food ...

Between flaky pastry, choux, crumb ... Where the two differ, however, is that a hot water crust is considerably more structured than a delicate choux. The process of preparing a hot water crust ...

A brilliant addition to a buffet this veggie pie with a robust hot water crust pastry is full of southern Indian flavour and warming spice. For this recipe you will need a 20cm/8in springform cake ...

Pies are enjoyed in different forms all over the country, with Scotch pies handed out at Scottish football matches and squab pies served ...

What are the essential characteristics of a truly authentic British pie? This debate has long captivated food enthusiasts ...