Pineapple Macadamia Scones
 
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These scones have a very light sweetness with a bright tropical flavor and crunchy nut topping.
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: British
Serves: 12 scones
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts
  • 1 tablespoon + ⅓ cup sugar or other granulated sweetener, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups all-purpose or white whole wheat flour (as shown in photos)
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup your favorite baking oil, coconut oil, or dairy-free butter spread
  • 8-ounce can crushed pineapple packed in juice
  • Plain dairy-free milk beverage, for brushing
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the nuts, 1 tablespoon sugar, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining ⅓ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the oil or buttery spread, and whisk until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Make a well in the center of the mixture, pour in the pineapple with its juice, and stir until the ingredients are just moistened (the dough will be somewhat sticky).
  5. Transfer the mixture to a lightly floured board, and with floured hands knead about ten times, to bring the dough together (do not over-knead).
  6. Divide the dough into two pieces. Shape each piece into a disk, place them on your prepared baking sheet, and press them to about ¾-inch to 1-inch thickness.
  7. Brush the top of each disk with the milk beverage, and sprinkle with the nut mixture. Lightly press the nut mixture into the tops. Cut each disk into 6 wedges. You can leave the disks as is, or pull the wedges slightly apart.
  8. Bake the scones for 15 minutes, or until golden. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 scone Calories: 285 Fat: 15.5g Carbohydrates: 33.5g Sugar: 8.8g Sodium: 99mg Fiber: 1.2g Protein: 3.5g
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/vegan-pineapple-macadamia-scones