23 Apr Anzac Biscuits

These traditional biscuits, made from oats and golden syrup, are a wonderful way to commemorate Anzac Day.

Makes: 30

Prep + Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ingredients
1 cup (180g) rolled oats (see tips)
1 cup (150g) plain (all-purpose) flour
1 cup (220g) caster (superfine) sugar
¾ cup (60g) desiccated coconut
125g (4oz) butter, chopped
2 tablespoons golden syrup or treacle
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
2 tablespoons boiling water

Method

Preheat oven to 150°C/300°F. Grease two large oven trays.

Combine oats,  sifted flour, sugar and coconut in a large bowl.

Stir butter and golden syrup in a small saucepan over low heat until butter is melted.

Combine soda and water and add to butter mixture; stir into dry ingredients while mixture is warm.

Place three level teaspoons of mixture on to trays about 4cm (1½in) apart; flatten slightly.

Bake biscuits for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Loosen biscuits while warm; cool on trays.

Tip: It is best to use the traditional oats and not the  quick-cooking oats in this recipe. These biscuits can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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