tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026563494343909069.post-499518488767615002008-04-11T00:15:00.001-04:002008-04-14T23:39:07.761-04:00<div style="text-align: justify;">It has been a terribly cold and rainy April day here in Chicago, and I am beginning to feel that Spring may never come. The optimist in me knows it is on it's way, but for now, I'm still hibernating and for today, so are my words. Fortunately, the baked goods are still being pumped out and here is a terrific recipe for whole grain coconut chocolate chip scones. Enjoy!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">whole grain coconut chocolate chip scones<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">from, King Aruthur Flour Co.'s "Whole Grain Baking"<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DvmdeoUqOYU/R_7kHla3WJI/AAAAAAAAAbg/CVHT1HNhxGA/s1600-h/IMG_3891.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DvmdeoUqOYU/R_7kHla3WJI/AAAAAAAAAbg/CVHT1HNhxGA/s320/IMG_3891.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187834639732398226" border="0" /></a>2 c white whole wheat flour<br />1 c unbleached all-purpose flour<br />1/4 c sugar<br />1/4 c packed brown sugar (light or dark)<br />2 tsp baking powder<br />1/2 tsp salt<br />1/2 c cold unsalted butter<br />1 c sweetened shredded coconut<br />1 large egg<br />1 1/4 c unsweetened coconut milk, well stirred<br />1 tsp vanilla extract<br />1/2 tsp coconut extract<br />3/4 c semi-sweet chocolate chunks<br />Milk, for brushing<br />1/4 c sweetened shredded coconut for sprinkling<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Preheat oven to 375 deg. F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with a silpat or parchment paper.<br /><br />Whisk together the flours, sugars, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles bread crumbs. Stir in the coconut.<br /><br />In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, coconut milk, and extracts.<br /><br />Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently with a fork just until the dough is evenly moistened. Stir in the chocolate chunks.<br /><br />Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface, and knead two or three times. Divide dough in half, and pat each half into a circle about 1/2-inch thick and 6 inches in diameter. Use a knife to divide each circle into 8 wedges.<br /><br />Transfer the scones to baking sheet. Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with the sweetened coconut, pressing in gently. Bake until the scones are puffed and golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.<br /></div></div></div>elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398183896832281972sophisticatedpie@gmail.com