These Devonshire splits are sure to impress and are quite easy to make. In this recipe I give super simple to follow instructions so that you can be munching down on these tasty treats in no time.
Jam and cream filled sweet buns! Yummy!
Ingredients
250g Plain white flour
250g Very strong white bread flour
1 tsp Salt
7g Easy bake yeast
60g Golden caster sugar
60g Stork or similar
260ml milk
1 egg
Strawberry jam
Whipping cream
Icing sugar for dusting (optional)
Method
Melt the butter in a saucepan and set to one side.
Mix together both of the flours, the salt, the yeast and sugar in a large bowl.
Then add the melted butter and the milk to make a soft dough.
Knead the dough on a floured work surface for ten minutes.
Split the dough into ten equal parts and then roll into slightly flattened balls.
Place on a baking sheet and cover with a clean tea towel to proof.
Once the dough has been left for about an hour, you should see a notable difference in size which means that the dough is ready.
Before proofing
After proofing
Preheat the oven to 200 (fan = 180 and gas = 6).
Crack the egg into a cup and whisk with a fork.
Brush the rolls with a thin layer of the egg and then bake for 20 minutes in the centre of the oven.
Once brown, take out to cool on a wire rack.
Cut a slit into each roll.
Whisk the cream until it becomes stiff (an electric whisk is best for this).
Spread a thick layer of jam into the slit and then fill with cream.
Pop a dot of jam on the top of each bun for decoration and then sprinkle with icing sugar.
Our finished Devonshire splits
Cooks tips!
These must be stored in the fridge and eaten within two days.
As ovens seem to vary so much you may need to experiment a little with the baking time.
Whipping cream is any cream that says that it is suitable for whipping.
It takes a good five minutes using an electric whisk to get the cream to stiffen up.
When proofing, leave room for the buns to expand.
Using a piping bag for the cream would make the Devonshire splits look more professional.
If you have a go at making these then I would love to hear how you get on. If you follow me on social media you could even tag me in a pic so I see your buns! If you have enjoyed this recipe then you may like to have a look at my other recipes too, like my peanut butter and chocolate brownies. As always, I love to hear from you.
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