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Coconut Scones with Lime

Coconut Scones with Lime for a Tropical Breakfast Treat

Enjoy Coconut Scones with Lime, a light and crumbly treat capturing the essence of paradise, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Scone Dough
  • 3 cups Plain Flour All-purpose flour works well.
  • 1/4 cup Icing Sugar Can be substituted with granulated sugar.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder A leavening agent for fluffiness.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Replace with solid coconut oil for a vegan option.
  • 1 cup Fine Desiccated Coconut Fresh grated coconut can be used.
  • 1 tbsp Lime Zest Lemon zest can be a substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Feel free to swap with lemon juice.
  • 1 cup Canned Coconut Milk Stick with canned for the best results.
  • 1/4 cup Cold Milk Any milk can be used, including alternatives.
  • 1/4 cup Thickened Cream Omit or use coconut cream for vegan.
Glaze
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Can substitute with lemon juice.
  • 1 tbsp Lime Zest Enhances the glaze flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Box Grater
  • spatula
  • Pastry brush
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together plain flour, icing sugar, baking powder, salt, and fine desiccated coconut.
  3. Grate cold unsalted butter into the mix and rub it into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  4. Make a well in the dry mix, add lime zest, lime juice, coconut milk, and cold milk. Stir gently until combined.
  5. Transfer the dough to a floured sheet, pat into a 1-inch thick disc, and cut into 8 triangles.
  6. Place the triangles on the prepared tray and brush thickened cream over the tops.
  7. Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown, then cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes.
  8. Mix icing sugar, lime juice, and lime zest to create a glaze, then drizzle over the cooled scones.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for prolonged storage, and reheat before serving.

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