PINEAPPLE SCONES

Pineapple Scones image

Coconut milk gives these light, delectable scones an exotic touch, and the pineapple and orange zest make them really memorable for a breakfast or brunch party.

Provided by Lauren

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter, chilled
¾ cup coconut milk
¼ cup honey
1 egg, beaten
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 orange, zested

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, mix coconut milk, honey, and egg. Stir into the flour mixture. Fold in pineapple and orange zest. Divide the mixture into 12 rounded pieces, and arrange in a single layer on a medium ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 168.2 mg, Sugar 8.6 g