ANZAC Biscuits

Remember the ANZAC soldiers in WW1 when you make and eat these biscuits. They would have received these biscuits when they were sitting in a cold, muddy trench wanting to go home, instead of having to go "over the top" to a certain death.
They are high in energy and can be stored unrefrigerated for a reasonable length of time (2 months). This was the time it took to send the parcel of biscuits from NZ to the other side of the world on a old ship.

Anzac Biscuits

EQUIPMENT:

Measuring cup/spoons

Baking tray

Baking paper

small pot

Wooden spoon

Large bowl

INGREDIENTS: per pair

1/2 cup plain flour

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup rolled oats

1/4 cup desiccated coconut

50g butter

50ml boiling water

1 Dsp golden syrup

1/2 tsp baking soda 

METHOD:

1.   Preheat oven to 180ºC and line baking tray with paper.

2.   In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.

3.   In a small saucepan over a medium heat, combine the butter and golden syrup until the butter has melted.

4.   In a small jug, combine the boiling water and bicarbonate of soda.

5.   Add the baking soda and water mixture with the melted butter and golden syrup.

6.   Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.

7.   Dollop spoonfuls of the biscuit mixture onto the greased baking tray, leaving room for them to spread.

8.   Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

9.   Remove from oven and allow to cool and harden.