Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; add shortening or butter, and, using your fingers, rub into flour mixture to form pea-size crumbles.
  3. Gently stir in coconut milk into dry ingredients until all is moistened and holds together (like a ball).
  4. Place on a floured board and knead for about a minute.Divide dough into about 12 pieces and roughly shape into ball.
  5. Flatten each ball to ½ inch thick, place on cookie sheet and lightly poke the top of each ball with a fork, until covered with tiny holes. Brush with coconut milk.
  6. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned.
  7. Remove and serve warm.