ANZAC biscuits

In memory of the WW1 (1914-1918) soldiers who gave their lives to a war they had nothing to do with. The trench warfare was unbelievably brutal. Conditions were as bad as they could possibly be.
"They left as young men, they returned as old men".
We will remember them....
These oat biscuits had to survive 3 month's on a ship before they finally got to the men at the front line. By having no milk or eggs meant that they did not spoil on the long trip to Europe from New Zealand.

Anzac Biscuits

EQUIPMENT:

Measuring cup/spoons

Baking tray

Baking paper

small pot

Wooden spoon

Large bowl

INGREDIENTS: per pair

1 cup plain flour

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup rolled oats

1/4 cup desiccated coconut

50g butter

75ml boiling water

1 Tbsp 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.   Roll the mixture in your hands to make balls then flatten 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.