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Coconut Scones with Lime

Coconut Scones with Lime: Brighten Your Bake Today!

Enjoy these Coconut Scones with Lime, a quick and delightful treat that brings the taste of tropical paradise to your breakfast or snack time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 2 cups Plain Flour (All-Purpose Flour) Can replace with gluten-free flour blend, but may affect texture.
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar (Powdered Sugar) Can use granulated sugar, but will alter texture slightly.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential for flavor balance.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with solid coconut oil for vegan version.
  • 1 cup Fine Desiccated Coconut No direct substitution, though shredded coconut may work.
  • 1 tbsp Lime Zest Freshly grated zest is recommended.
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Use fresh juice for optimal taste.
  • 1 cup Canned Coconut Milk Important to use full-fat.
  • 1/4 cup Milk (Cold) Substitute all coconut milk for stronger flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Thickened Cream (Heavy Cream) Can omit for vegan or use coconut cream instead.
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar (Powdered Sugar) Adjust based on your preference.
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice Fresh juice is ideal for brightness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Coconut Scones with Lime
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the plain flour, icing sugar, baking powder, salt, and desiccated coconut.
  3. Grate the cold unsalted butter and mix it into the flour mixture until it resembles pea-sized pieces.
  4. Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, canned coconut milk, and cold milk until a sticky dough forms.
  5. Transfer the dough onto parchment paper and shape it into a round disk about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 triangles.
  6. Brush the tops of the scones with thickened cream before baking.
  7. Bake for 16-18 minutes until they are golden and cooked through.
  8. Allow to cool on a wire rack and drizzle with lime glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. Serve with coconut butter or lime curd for an extra treat.

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