Devonshire Splits Recipes

Steps:

• Put flour and butter in processor and process until it resembles breadcrumbs. stir in yeast, salt and sugar, then add the lukewarm milk.
• Mix on medium until it comes together then put on a floured work surface and knead for 10 minutes.
• Place in an oiled bowl and let rise for about an hour or until doubled in size.
• Knead for a few more seconds to punch out air then cut the dough into 12 pieces.
• Roll each piece into a ball and place on a greased baking sheet. ( I used two baking sheets).
• Cover the trays loosely with a clean dish cloth and let them rise ( about 50 minutes) until double in size. In the meantime heat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes intil pale golden brown. The splits should feel soft and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
• Cool on wire rack. hen cold, split at an angle. spread with jam and clotted cream. Dust with icing sugar.

Steps:

• place ingredients in bread maker according to Manufacturer's directions.
• set on dough setting.
• grease two baking sheets.
• when dough cycle is finished place dough on lightly floured surface and punch back. Divide into 8 portions. Shape each into a ball and place on baking sheets. Flatten the tops slightly. Cover with lightly with oiled plastic wrap and let rise 30- 45 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bake 15 to 18 minutes until golden.
• Split and fill with whipped cream and jam.
• dust with sugar before serving.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in sour cream and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add whipping cream. Beat on medium speed until combined; beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until serving.