Anzac Biscuits ("Anzacs") Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 c. Rolled oats
- 3/4 c. Desiccated coconut
- 1 c. Plain flour
- 1 c. Sugar
- 125 gm Margarine (or possibly butter)
- 1 Tbsp. Golden brown syrup
- 1 1/2 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
- 2 Tbsp. Boiling water.
Directions
- This coming Monday (25 April 94) Australia and New Zealand commemorate their war dead on Anzac Day (Australian & New Zealand Army Corps, that were among the first soldiers ashore in the battle at Gallipoli in 1915 during World War I - a 9-month campaign with grievous losses). This day has become our most important national day of remembrance.
- Scottish oatmeal biscuits were cooked at home during WWI and sent to the soldiers fighting overseas. After the war, these oat-based biscuits were named Anzac Biscuits when they were made and sold as fund-raisers for returned soldiers.
- Method:Mix oats, flour, sugar and coconut. Heat syrup and margarine [butter!]
- together in a small saucepan. Mix soda with boiling water and add in to the syrup and margarine mix. Add in dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Place globs (about 1 Tablespoons each) of the mix onto greased trays, allowing room for spreading while cooking.
- Cook for about 30 min at 150 degrees Celsius [about 300 F] Cold completely on racks before storing any you might have left :-)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 63g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 309 | |
| Calories from Fat 164 | 53% |
| Total Fat 19.17g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 10.73g | 43% |
| Trans Fat 1.55g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 263mg | 11% |
| Potassium 120mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 33.63g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 17.5g | 12% |
| Protein 2.77g | 4% |
