Authentic ANZAC Biscuits (Makes 15)

Perfect for dunking into a hot cup of tea for smoko and traditionally baked on April 25 to commemorate Anzac Day and the soldiers of Australia and New Zealand.

Ingredients

1 cup of rolled oats

1 cup of plain flour

1 cup castor sugar

1 cup of desiccated coconut

125 grams butter

2 tbsp golden syrup

1 tsp baking soda

2 tbsp hot water

Method

1. Pre-heat oven to 160C (320F).

2. Put flour, sugar, oats and coconut into a bowl.

3. Melt the butter and golden syrup in a saucepan.

4. Mix baking soda with water and add into melted butter mix, it will foam up. Pour over the flour and sugar mix and stir well.

5. With wet hands roll into walnut sized balls and place onto a paper lined tray flatten with a fork or bottom of a glass.

6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.