Anzac Biscuits

Anzac Biscuits

Anzac Biscuits

Anzac biscuits are a sweet biscuit popular with the Australia New Zealand Army Corps during WW1 and 2 and they remain popular today in both countries. There are conflicting reports of how Anzac biscuits supported the war efforts, some sources say wives and girlfriends sent these cookies to their husbands and lovers because the ingredients didn’t spoil and therefore would still be edible when received. Whereas other reports suggest that these biscuits were sold at village fetes and fairs to raise money for the war efforts. Either way there are delicious, addictive and a perfect partner for a cup of tea or coffee…

What’s more, they are surprisingly easy to make!

Anzac Biscuits

Recipe

(makes 36, approx.)

Ingredients:

2 level tbs golden syrup

5oz margarine

4os caster sugar

3oz rolled oats

2oz desiccated coconut

4oz plain flour

2 tsp bicarbonate of soda

1 tbs hot water

2 oz sultanas

Method

  1. Heat oven to 170 degrees C (gas mark 3)
  2. Grease and line baking tray with parchment
  3. Melt syrup, fat and sugar in a large pan over low heat
  4. Remove, stir in oats, coconut and flour
  5. Dissolve bicarbonate of soda in hot water and pour over sultanas
  6. Add sultana mixture and leave to cool for 5 minutes
  7. Roll mixture into 36 balls and place on to baking tray (make sure they are well spaced out)
  8. Bake for 20 mins until golden brown
  9. Cool for 5 minutes and then remove to wire rake
  10. Put the kettle on, your feet up and enjoy!

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