Coconut Bake

Ingredients

• 2 C flour
• ¾ t salt
• 2 t baking powder
• 1 oz margarine (such as Earth Balance)
• ¾ C grated coconut
• 2 T sugar
• 2/3 C water

Instructions

1. 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 center and using a rolling pin, roll into a circular shape about 3/4" thick.
2. Heat oven to 350°. Decorate the dough with fork or knife marks. Put onto a flat, greased baking sheet and bake till brown for about 20–30 minutes.
3. Remove from oven. Cut into desired shape 2–3 inches wide. Serve hot, attractively arranged on a flat dish.