Devonshire splits are an English dessert that is commonly served as part of afternoon tea. They are basically white buns that are cut in half and filled with jam and cream. The combination of the bun with the cream and jam makes a wonderful dessert or afternoon treat when you need something sweet.
To make the Devonshire splits, you first make a dough with milk, yeast, sugar, butter, and flour. Then, once the dough has doubled in size, it gets divided into buns before being set aside to rise again before baking them. Then, they get sliced in half so you can fill them with jam and cream.
What are Devonshire Splits?
As their name indicates, Devonshire splits are a dessert that originated in Devon, England. They are basically soft buns that are filled with cream and jam, and have an incredibly fluffy texture. Their origins are in Devon’s dairy farming tradition and are a noteworthy part of Devon’s culture today.
Pro Tips
- The ideal temperature for the warm milk is between 100 F to 110 F (37.7 C to 43.3 C).
- You will know the dough has been sufficiently kneaded when it is very stretchy and pliable.
- To ensure that the buns are even sizes, you can use a kitchen scale to weigh the portions of dough.
- Feel free to use your favorite jam such as strawberry, raspberry, apricot, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Should a Devonshire Split Taste Like?
A Devonshire split should be slightly sweet with a yeast-based dough and the rich taste of clotted cream and sweet sticky jam.
Where Can I Buy Clotted Cream?
Clotted cream is a thick, high fat cream that is made by heating full-cream cow’s milk before allowing it to cool. If you don’t live in the United Kingdom, you may be able to find it in your local grocery store or a specialty British store. However, whipped cream will work particularly well in this recipe if you can’t find it.
What Type of Jam Should Be Used for Devonshire Splits?
Feel free to use whatever type of jam you have on hand and enjoy. Strawberry jam or raspberry jam are particularly good, but you could use apricot jam or a mixed berry jam as well.
How to Store Devonshire Splits
Devonshire splits are best to eat as soon as they are made. However, if you have some leftovers, you can store them in a container in the fridge for up to 1 or 2 days.
Ingredients
How to Make Devonshire Splits
Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm milk and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm milk and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
In a bowl, stir the flour with the sugar until combined. Add the yeast mixture and butter, and stir until combined. Knead the dough for 10 minutes. Then, cover it with plastic wrap and allow it to rise for 1 hour.
In a bowl, stir the flour with the sugar until combined. Add the yeast mixture and butter, and stir until combined. Knead the dough for 10 minutes. Then, cover it with plastic wrap and allow it to rise for 1 hour.
Divide the dough into six portions and shape them into balls. Allow them to rise for 15 to 20 minutes. Brush the buns with milk and bake them for 10 to 15 minutes.
Divide the dough into six portions and shape them into balls. Allow them to rise for 15 to 20 minutes. Brush the buns with milk and bake them for 10 to 15 minutes.
Once the buns have cooled, cut them two-thirds of the way through and fill them with the jam and cream.
Once the buns have cooled, cut them two-thirds of the way through and fill them with the jam and cream.
Serve immediately!
Serve immediately!
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