TROPICAL SCONES

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Provided by Pat Duran

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 2/3 c all purpose flour
1/3 c coconut flour
1/3 c granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c coconut oil
3 Tbsp butter, melted
1 c sweetened flaked coconut, chopped
1 large egg
2/3 c half and half or coconut milk
1 Tbsp orange juice
zest of one orange

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 375^. Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray. --- Stir together the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2. Cut the coconut oil and butter,into the flour with a pastry blender . Stir in coconut. In a separate bowl, combine the egg, 1/2 and 1/2 and orange juice and zest . Pour wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.
3. Place dough on a flat floured surface, divide dough 2 equal balls and gently pat each into 7 inch circles 1/2 inch thick. Cut 8 wedges from each circle. Transfer the wedges to the baking sheet.
4. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or just until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet, place on wire rack.Cool 10 minutes while making glaze. Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon orange extract 4 to 6 teaspoons milk Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, adding enough milk for desired spreading or drizzle. Sprinkle with coconut and chopped nuts if desired.