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Anzac Biscuits I

Anzac Biscuits I
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ANZAC biscuits have long had an association with the Australia/New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops sent to Gallipoli during WWI. The biscuit appears to be a variant of the Scottish oat cake, said to be from the Scottish-influenced city of Dunedin. The recipe was created to ensure the biscuits would keep well during naval transportation to loved ones who were fighting abroad. The finished biscuits are quite chewy and crisp, and have a long shelf-life.

Time
Prep: 15 minutes / Baking: 20 minutes
Servings
25

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain (non-self raising) flour
  • 1 cup white or brown sugar
  • 2 cups rolled or instant oats
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut flakes
  • 4 tablespoons golden syrup, corn syrup, or honey
  • 225 grams butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons of water
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Method

  1. Mix the flour, sugar, oats, and coconut in a bowl.
  2. Melt the syrup and butter in a saucepan. Add the baking soda and water to the syrup mix.
  3. Mix the wet and dry ingredients, adding water if necessary.
  4. Separate and roll the mixture into small balls, and flatten them on oven trays.
  5. Bake at 150°C (300°F) for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

  • Using brown sugar instead of white sugar gives more colour and flavour.
  • You can replace coconut with more syrup and oats.
  • Don't omit the baking soda and water. They give the biscuits crispness and colour.
  • See https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/anzac/biscuit/recipe for the official ANZAC recipe.

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