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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.

Total 00:15
Yield 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

Instructions

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

Dietary Information

Vegetarian

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Anzac_Biscuits_I