Ingredients

DOUGH

• 1/4 cup of coconut flour
• 1/2 cup of arrowroot flour
• 1/2 cup of white rice flour
• 1/2 cup of almond flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, optional
• 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) cold butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup cold milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, craisins, toffee bits, etc.

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a divided scone pan, or grease (or line with parchment) a baking sheet.
2. Whisk together the flour or flour blend, sugar, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt, and nutmeg.
3. Work in the cold butter till the mixture is crumbly.
4. Stir in the chocolate chips, etc. 
5. Whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla till frothy.
6. Add to the dry ingredients, stirring till well blended. The dough should be cohesive and very sticky.
7. Drop dough by the 1/3-cupful into the scone pan or onto the baking sheet; let the scones rest for 15 minutes.
8. Sprinkle the scones with sparkling sugar or cinnamon sugar, if desired. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, till golden brown. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes or so before serving. Best enjoyed warm, with butter and jam.