Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 oz margarine
- 3/4 cup grated coconut
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2/3 cup water
Directions
Sift flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl.
Rub in the fat, then stir in sugar and grated coconut.
Add water, and mix into a firm dough.
Turn out onto floured board, knead lightly, shape into a ball and leave covered for 15-20 minutes.
Press into the centre and using a rolling pin, roll into a circular
shape about 3/4" thick.
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Decorate the dough with fork or knife marks.
Put onto a flat, greased baking sheet and bake till brown for about 20-30 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Cut into desired shape 2-3 inches wide.
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