Devonshire Splits

Directions

1. 1
   Using a food-processor, a food mixer with a dough hook, or your hands, mix the dry ingredients, add the warm milk and melted butter and mix and knead to a smooth elastic dough.
2. 2
   Cover with lightly oiled polythene and leave to rise until doubled in size - about 1 hour in a warm place.
3. 3
   Knock back and knead again briefly.
4. 4
   Divide the dough into eight and shape into small round buns.
5. 5
   Space them well apart on a greased baking tray.
6. 6
   Cover and set aside to prove (rise) until light and puffy - about 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
8. 8
   Cool, then cut each bun down the middle, from top to bottom but not all the way through.
9. 9
   Split open and fill with cream and jam.
10. 10
    Be generous, allowing plenty of jam and no less than 1 oz clotted cream per bun.
11. 11
    Then dust with icing sugar.