Anzacs

Traditional biscuits baked by anxious wives and mothers during World War I, packed in food parcels, and sent to the Australian soldiers in the trenches. These are still a big tradition in Australia today. The freshly made are wonderful to serve with coffee or tea. This recipe makes about 35 pieces.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup rolled oats
 * 3/4 cup desiccated coconut
 * 1 cup plain flour
 * 1 cup sugar
 * 125g (4oz) butter
 * 2 tablespoons golden syrup
 * 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
 * 1 tablespoon water

Method

 * 1) Preheat oven to 300F (150C).
 * 2) Mix oats, flour, sugar and coconut together.
 * 3) Melt syrup and butter together.
 * 4) Mix soda with boiling water and add to melted butter and syrup.
 * 5) Add to dry ingredients.
 * 6) Place 1 tablespoonfuls of mixture on greased tray (allow room for spreading).
 * 7) Bake for 20 minutes.
 * 8) Loosen while warm, cool on trays.