Pineapple Scones

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.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step: 2

In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step: 3

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.

Step: 4

Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.

Per Serving: 177 calories; protein 3.1g; carbohydrates 25.4g; fat 7.5g; cholesterol 25.7mg; sodium 168.2mg.

The quality of the flour could make a real deal to your bread. Different brands do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are naturally higher in gluten, may give you a better rise than standard bread flours – especially if you’re make wholemeal dough , which not always getting bigger as well as white bread.

To make this in a dough , add all the menus to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.

A bread first rising can be done in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can work it yesterday , then clear it off the next day.