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Every country, and many states and provinces have iconic recipes, and stories that go with them.
April 25 in Australia is ANZAC Day where the nation stops to remember those lost in the defence of our country, It is an acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, who became legendary during the First World War. While the men were overseas fighting, the women were doing all they could to support them, and this included baking biscuits ( cookies in the US!) which were nutritious, and could remain tasty for the weeks of travel to the soldiers. These biscuits became known as ANZAC biscuits, and they are still sent to troops overseas. Of course, they are very popular on ANZAC day, but also throughout the year.
The Recipe!
1 cup All Purpose Flour
1 Cup Rolled Oats,
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Dessicated Coconut
4 Ounces Butter (or Margarine)
1 1/2 tablespoons Golden Syrup ( this may be hard to find)
3 Tablespoons of boiling water
1/2 teaspoon of Baking Soda
Method:
Pre heat Oven to 200deg Celsius
Put all the Dry Ingredients into a large bowl and mix
Melt the Butter in a pot and add the Golden Syrup, stir to mix with Butter
Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to the boiling water, and stir, then add this mixture to the melted Butter and Syrup.
Now, the more liquid you add to the dry ingredients, the thinner and crunchier the cookies are, I like mine a bit chewy, so I only add enough liquid to hold the mixture together!
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients as desired and mix with a spoon thoroughly.
Spray cookie trays with non stick, scoop about a tablespoon of mixture and roll into a ball (keep hands wet for this to prevent sticking to your hands) , drop balls onto Cookie trays allowing space around them to flatten out while cooking. Put into oven for 15 minutes, then check to see if they are firm, cook a little longer if needed. Place on cooling frames when done!
When you are enjoying these cookies, think of the soldiers who have served their countries and wish for the day we never need to send these overseas again.
Hugs,
Allie
April 25 in Australia is ANZAC Day where the nation stops to remember those lost in the defence of our country, It is an acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, who became legendary during the First World War. While the men were overseas fighting, the women were doing all they could to support them, and this included baking biscuits ( cookies in the US!) which were nutritious, and could remain tasty for the weeks of travel to the soldiers. These biscuits became known as ANZAC biscuits, and they are still sent to troops overseas. Of course, they are very popular on ANZAC day, but also throughout the year.
The Recipe!
1 cup All Purpose Flour
1 Cup Rolled Oats,
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Dessicated Coconut
4 Ounces Butter (or Margarine)
1 1/2 tablespoons Golden Syrup ( this may be hard to find)
3 Tablespoons of boiling water
1/2 teaspoon of Baking Soda
Method:
Pre heat Oven to 200deg Celsius
Put all the Dry Ingredients into a large bowl and mix
Melt the Butter in a pot and add the Golden Syrup, stir to mix with Butter
Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to the boiling water, and stir, then add this mixture to the melted Butter and Syrup.
Now, the more liquid you add to the dry ingredients, the thinner and crunchier the cookies are, I like mine a bit chewy, so I only add enough liquid to hold the mixture together!
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients as desired and mix with a spoon thoroughly.
Spray cookie trays with non stick, scoop about a tablespoon of mixture and roll into a ball (keep hands wet for this to prevent sticking to your hands) , drop balls onto Cookie trays allowing space around them to flatten out while cooking. Put into oven for 15 minutes, then check to see if they are firm, cook a little longer if needed. Place on cooling frames when done!
When you are enjoying these cookies, think of the soldiers who have served their countries and wish for the day we never need to send these overseas again.
Hugs,
Allie
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