Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2012

This recipie was really heavy handed on the baking powder which you can taste, and the mixture needed quite a bit more flour than originally stated. I got good reviews from takers but the overall opinion was that there wasn't enough pineapple. Next time I make these I'm going to try half the baking powder and 2 cans of pinapple with a cup more flour and a 1/4 of sugar on top of the honey.

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rissa2878

Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2012

People in the states tend to like things super-sweet because they've been weaned on Twinkies. Scones are NOT supposed to be overly sweet. These are very good, considering the fact that the dough is like that of cookie dough. I just used tablespoon fulls and dropped them on the sheet. AWESOME! And not too much sugar. Have them with tea or coffee and they're even better!

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scarlettohara66

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2011

Awesome! i added 1/2 a tsp of nutmeg and cinnamon and they came out so delicious! my whole family loved them, even my picky children. I now make these regularly because everyone loved them so much! Thanks for the great recipe!

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sara

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Ludlow, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2010

While the dough is very sticky, the finished product is absolutely delicious. These are tender and light. I used an ice cream scoop, almost full, to portion the dough. Mine needed a few extra minutes to bake, but I was using AirBake cookie sheets and parchment paper. I juiced the orange after zesting and mixed some of the juice with powdered sugar to make a glaze. I added toasted coconut to a few and the combination was out of this world. (They are great as is, also. Scones are often served with jam.) Thanks for a wonderful recipe!

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Pam-3BoysMama

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Monroeville, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: May 29, 2010

Followed recipe except for these changes: used just under 1 cup crushed pineapple (only had a big can of it), substituted 1 tsp dried orange peel for fresh zest, added 2 Tb sweetened coconut flakes, 1/2 tsp cinnamon. and 1/4 tsp each nutmeg & cardamom. Baked 17 minutes & they were soft like light fluffy biscuits (different than I'm used to for scones) but just the right amount of sweet! I will make these again!

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PIXILIX

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2010

Not a bad recipe. A little dry yes but if you top with butter and a little honey they are very nice. I did not have any pineapples so used a can of fruit cocktail, quite a nice variation but would like to try it with just pineapples next time!

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Sharon

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2008

I was very skeptical when making these scones because I've never had such "slop" to deal with in making scones. But these turned out to be the fluffiest and easiest scones I have ever made. I intend to use the recipe as a base for other flavors (these flavors were not the best for me).

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DeeHack

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2007

These have a nice flavor and good texture. I suggest putting 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg in the flour mixture: it added a soft flavor that really complemented the orange and pineapple nicely.

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CaityHady

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Broomall, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2006

Used bread flour instead of all purpose flour, low-fat coconut milk and pineapple mange marmelade (made locally) instead of honey. They were fabulous--Not too doughy or too dry; slightly sweet and slightly savory. I made them for a staff breakfast a couple months ago and they were a huge hit.

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vo0do0

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 30, 2006

too doughy, not at all (texture wise) like other scones I have made. I put in some coconut extract and cardamom. I made an orange glaze for a topping, that helped, but not enough... I will not make again.

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