Anzac Day was March 25. Oops.
Wondering how to better connect with your Australian/Kiwi friends? Concerned about your dearth of cultural empathy based on others' military historic remembrances? Why not make ANZAC bickies today!
ANZACs For Americans
Rolled oats, 3/4 cup (don't use instant/quick or steel cut)
Sugar, 1/3 cup (any kind, raw or "Muscovado" is most authentic)
Coconut, 3/4 cup (unsweetened is best, Bob's Red Mill sells it in my local shops. Reduce sugar if you use that heathen sweetened kind)
Flour, 3/4 cup
Bicarb, 1 tsp (baking soda)
Boiling water, 2 Tbs
Golden syrup, 2 Tbs (in most shops in the intl food section, usually Lyles tin or squeeze bottle. This is worth seeking out, it's a wonderful thing to have on hand. Sub honey if you can't find it)
Butter, 1 stick melted (if using unsalted butter, add 1 tsp salt to the recipe)
Preheat oven to 350F. Mix dry ingredients, mix wet ingredients, combine. It's traditional to put the bicarb in with the wet so it goes fizzy, but you don't have to, I've checked. Roll into balls, flatten slightly and bake for 15-18 min.
Notes:
1) These are not cookies. They must never be referred to as cookies.
2) Some people like their ANZACs thin and spready and crispy. These are a bit puffier. Add another oz of butter and fizz the bicarb as described if you want to try them thinner.
Congratulations, you are now more culturally aware! And you have biscuits!
