Recipe courtesy of Curtis Aikens
Coconut Biscuits
- Total: 25 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons butter cut in pieces
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup grated sweet coconut, toasted
1/2 cup chopped dried papaya
2 tablespoons melted butter
Directions
- Sift the dry ingredients. Add butter and gently blend. Add coconut milk and coconut, removing 3 tablespoons for topping and add papaya. Stir together adding additional milk if necessary. Knead lightly for 30 seconds and roll to 3/4-inch. With a cutter, punch out 2-inch rounds.
- Place on a lightly buttered sheet and brush top of biscuits with butter and top with reserved coconut.
- Bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 12-15 minutes
