Chewy Anzac Biscuits

Most of my generation and younger won't have had the joy of growing up with Day to Day Cookery book by IM Downes. I was lucky enough to have one in my house growing up - circa 1985 edition. 

The recipes are those you would see at the CWA bake stalls and the ones your Nan would have ready for your weekly visit. 

One recipe I make year after year is Anzac biscuits. They are chewy, tasty and incredible! I made a batch yesterday to take to my girlfriend (who is also making her own batch today). 

Did you know that there is an exception to the use of the world "Anzac" specifically for Anzac biscuits, provided they are made basically true to the original recipe and are made and sold as Anzac biscuits - not cookies! 

Here it the recipe:

Ingredients 

1 cup of plain flour

1 cup of rolled oats

3/4 cup of desiccated coconut

3/4 cup of sugar

140gr of butter

3 teaspoons of golden syrup 

3 tablespoons of boiling hot water 

1 teaspoon of baking soda

Method

1. Sift flour into a bowl. 

2. Add rolled oats, coconut and sugar. Mix well. 

3. Melt butter in a saucepan, add syrup and water. 

4. Take off heat, add in baking soda and allow to foam. Pour immediately onto dry ingredients. 

5. Mix well. Make small pieces (I use a dessert spoon to scoop as a rough measurement), roll into a ball and press onto a greased tray. Leave room as they spread. 

6. Bake for 12-15mins in a 150 degree oven. 

They biscuits will be soft as you take them out. They will crisp around the edges. Don't bake until crisp as they will harden as they cool. 

If you are not a fan of the chewy Anzac biscuits and like the crunch, bake for 15-18mins. 

Enjoy with a great cuppa (tea or coffee for my non Aussie readers), while thanking our past and present troops. Those who sacrificed their time and lives for our Country deserve the highest respect and honour. Lest We Forget this Anzac Day.