These Pineapple Coconut Scones are soft and moist inside with crisp edges. And the topping of coarse sanding sugar provides an excellent crunch. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snack time. Jump to:About Pineapple Coconut SconesWhy You Will Love These SconesIngredientsStep by Step DirectionsServing SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Tropical TreatsRecipe Card
About Pineapple Coconut Scones
These scones are beyond easy to make, and the dough comes together quickly. I have used a cookie cutter to shape them round, but you can also cut them in a triangle shape for ease. I saw this recipe in the book Butter Baked Goods by Rosie Daykin. And instantly, I was tempted to try the recipe. However, I have made several changes to the original recipe to make it my way. So I have loosely adapted this recipe from her book. The scones are absolutely bakery-style, and it does not require too many ingredients. Except for chilling the scones before baking, the recipe is pretty quick. These buttery scones are full of pineapple and coconut. They are irresistible and perfect for breakfast and brunch. Pineapple Coconut Scones are tender and moist, and they taste excellent with butter or jam.
Ingredients
Step by Step Directions
Making The Dough
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
Add the butter cubes to this mixture. Then combine the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter, two forks, or your clean fingers until the large crumbs form.
Add the coconut and mix again gently to combine.
Then add crushed pineapple with juice and milk (or cream) and mix until almost combined.
If the dough is very sticky and wet, add a little more flour. However, do not add more than 3-4 tablespoon of flour. And if the dough is very dry, add 1-2 tablespoon of cream or milk. Then cover the dough tightly and refrigerate for 30 minutes or freeze it for 15 minutes.
Baking The Scones
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line the baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper and set it aside. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and transfer it onto a floured work surface. Then with your floured hands, pat out the dough into about a 1-inch thick circle.
Cut the dough with a 2-3 inch circular cutter (I have used a 2½-inch cutter) and transfer the scones onto a prepared baking sheet. If you want very crispy edges, keep the scones at least 2-inches apart on the baking sheet. And for the soft edges, keep the scones only a half-inch apart on the baking sheet. With a pastry brush, gently coat the top of each scone with milk or cream. Then sprinkle with a little coarse sugar.
Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. You can also check out by inserting a toothpick in the center which should come out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the scones to cool on the baking sheet.
Serving Suggestions
These scones are sweet, and they are bursting with tropical flavors. So you can enjoy them as it is. They also taste delicious with some butter or jam. Slit the scone open and spread butter or jam as you prefer. Pineapple Coconut Scones are great with a cup of coffee or tea. Store the scones tightly covered at room temperature for three days. Or refrigerate them for up to a week.
Helpful Tips
Butter: It should be cold for the best flaky scones, and for that, you can use refrigerated or frozen butter. And to keep the butter cold all the time, refrigerating the dough before cutting and baking the scones is essential. I have cut the butter into small cubes, but instead, you can grate the cold butter for easy mixing. However, after grating or cutting the butter, place it back in the refrigerator until the time of mixing. Pineapple: This recipe calls for crushed pineapple with juice, so do not drain it. Instead of crushed pineapple, you can add small pineapple chunks with juice. Dough: Do not overmix the dough. Once you combine the dry and wet ingredients, mix until just combined. Chilling The Dough: It is essential to refrigerate the dough for the butter to be cold before baking. If you do not have enough time, freeze the dough for 15 minutes. But do not skip this step.
