Vegan, soy-free lemon-maple scones... yum!

this evening i really wanted to try and make scones... i found a delicious-looking vegan recipe here, but since i am trying to go soy-free, i adapted it a bit because i had coconut alternatives. they came out SO delicious, so so good. give them a go if your'e aching for something to go with your afternoon tea : ) ! 




what you'll need: 
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- zest of one lemon
- 1/3 cup coconut butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk (start with this much, then perhaps add more later if dough is too dry)
- parchment paper

greatest coconut milk

i recommend this brand, its given me no trouble so far as a substitute! 

what you do: 
- Pre-heat oven to 400 f
- mix dry ingredients together (flour, powder, salt, zest)
- mix wet ingredients together separately, of course. (juice, syrup, milk)
- after whisking the dry ingredients together, cut in coconut butter, until the mix is damp and crumbly
-add in the wet ingredients
- using your hands, mold the dough together (but don't overdo it, just until it is all mixed)
- if too dry, add more coconut milk. if too wet, add flour

then: 
- on a floured clean surface, roll the dough out 3/4" inch
- using a cookie-cutter, or a glass, cut out small circles (approx. 2 1/2" across)
- place on a cookie sheet, on top of parchment paper

before going in! (optional)
glaze: 
- around 2 tablespoons maple syrup in a bowl, adding powdered sugar until it is a fine mix
- using a fork or brush, drizzle this over scones for a thin layer
- add finely chopped almonds on top


bake for around 12 minutes & enjoy! 

i recommend this book for tea-ing & sconing. its so cute!