Anzac Biscuits
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand - commemorated by both countries on 25th April every year to honour members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
Anzac biscuits have long been associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) established in World War I.
Traditional biscuits baked by anxious wives and mothers during World War I, packed in food parcels and sent to the Australian soldiers in the trenches.
(makes about 35)
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 125g (4oz) butter
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tablespoon water
Procedure
- Preheat oven to 300F (150C)
- Mix oats, flour, sugar and coconut together.
- Melt syrup and butter together.
- Mix soda with boiling water and add to melted butter and syrup.
- Add to dry ingredients.
- Place 1 tablespoonfuls of mixture on greased tray (allow room for spreading).
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Loosen while warm, cool on trays.