Enjoy these Devonshire splits filled with fresh cream and a little home made jam.
<h4>What is a Devon split?</h4>
A traditional Devon split is an enriched dough, a yeast bread that is kneaded, risen and baked over a few hours to craft the perfect casing for all the delicious jam and cream. It is a much lighter sweet bun than a scone. This makes for a much lighter sweet bun than the scones you are used to.
If you prefer the sound of scones, we have a tasty <a href="/recipes/easy-scones">easy scone recipe</a> for you.

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Allinson's

Is plain flour and all-purpose flour the same thing? In answer, yes and it is a staple baking ingredient in most kitchens.
We love Allinson’s Plain White Flour as it is expertly milled from British wheat. Whilst it doesn’t contain any raising agent, like Self-Raising Flour, it is often combined with baking powder or bicarbonate of soda in a recipe to create a beautiful rise in the oven.
This flour makes a whole host of bakes from scrummy scones to pretty tarts and pastries, producing a light and delicate texture. Also, a handy ingredient to have around when thickening sauces.

Allinson's Plain White Flour

Very strong white bread flour

Salt

Billington's

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What is golden caster sugar? The perfect natural alternative to refined sugar. You can use it in the exact same way and quantity as caster sugar, however, this ingredient adds a magical touch to your bake; a warm golden colour and subtle buttery flavour, ideal for light and fluffy sponge cakes, satisfying shortbreads and dainty macaroons.

Billington's Unrefined Golden Caster Sugar

Butter (unsalted) (melted)

Warm water

Milk (whole)

Easy bake yeast

Egg(s) (free range) (for egg wash)

Double cream (whipped)

For the filling

Bake your own Devonshire splits filled with fresh cream and a little home made jam.



Devonshire Splits Recipe | How to Make Devonshire Splits

Put the flours, salt, sugar and yeast into a bowl.

Mix to a soft dough with the butter, water and milk.

Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.

Divide the dough into 10 and shape each piece into a flat round bun.

Place the buns on a greased baking sheet and cover with a tea towel.&nbsp;Leave to prove until double in size. Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C, gas mark 6).

Brush with egg wash and bake in an oven for 15-20 minutes until golden.

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Just a shame that the photo implies jam first which I don't think is the Devon way. Also why canned cream??
Jo

Just made them and they turned out beautiful and tasted delicious.

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Devonshire Splits

About our Devonshire Splits recipe

What is a Devon split?

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