Anzac biscuits, also known as Anzac cookies, are a traditional Australian and New Zealand biscuit originating as a food sent by wives and mothers to soldiers during World War I. Despite a shortage of ingredients during war time, these biscuits were widely baked as they could withstand long periods of travel without going stale. Over the years, Anzacs have become an iconic symbol of both nations, often enjoyed as a celebratory treat on special days such as Anzac Day, which is commemorated on April 25th. This article presents a collection of some of the best Anzac biscuit recipes to help you create these classic treats with ease, whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen.
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ANZAC BISCUITS
These iconic biscuits were originally made to send to the ANZACs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) serving in Gallipoli
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Afternoon tea, Buffet, Dinner, Snack, Treat
Time 35m
Yield Makes 20
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Put the oats, coconut, flour and sugar in a bowl. Melt the butter in a small pan and stir in the golden syrup. Add the bicarbonate of soda to 2 tbsp boiling water, then stir into the golden syrup and butter mixture.
- Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour in the butter and golden syrup mixture. Stir gently to incorporate the dry ingredients.
- Put dessertspoonfuls of the mixture on to buttered baking sheets, about 2.5cm/1in apart to allow room for spreading. Bake in batches for 8-10 mins until golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.28 milligram of sodium
ANZAC BISCUITS
This is the kiwi version of this. The Edmonds top 20. These biscuits were baked during the first world war for the soldiers. There are no eggs in these biscuits and use ingredients we usually have in the pantry. Golden syrup can be replaced by treacle.
Provided by Toni Huls
Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 22
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Mix oats, coconut, flour, and sugar in a bowl. Dissolve baking powder in boiling water in another bowl; stir in butter and golden syrup. Stir butter mixture into oat mixture until dough is well mixed. Drop level tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Flatten dough with a fork lightly coated with flour.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 48.8 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
ANZAC BISCUITS
This cookie was popularized by World War I care packages sent to soldiers of the Australia New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), since they could be made without eggs, and they kept well on the overseas voyage to Europe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, and coconut. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with syrup. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water, and add to butter mixture. Stir to combine. (Be careful; if the butter is hot, it will bubble up considerably.)
- Add butter mixture to dry ingredients, and stir to combine. Using a 1 1/2-inch ice-cream scoop, drop onto prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart (be sure to pack the scoop tightly so the mixture doesn't crumble). Flatten cookies slightly with the heel of your hand.
- Bake until golden brown and firm but not hard, about 15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
ANZAC BISCUITS (AUSTRALIAN COCONUT-OAT COOKIES)
Traditional recipe from Australia and New Zealand. Associated with the joint public holiday (ANZAC Day) to commemorate the Gallipoli landings during WW1.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Australian Cookies
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix oats, flour, sugar and coconut together.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the syrup and butter together. Mix the soda and the boiling water and add to the melted butter and syrup.
- Add butter mixture to the dry ingredients. Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheets (or baking paper).
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 18 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 174.3 mg, Sugar 18.9 g
ANZACS
Categories Cookies Mixer Dessert Bake Low Fat Kid-Friendly Coconut Oat Self Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F. In medium-sized mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, sugar, and coconut. Melt margarine and syrup in a small saucepan. In another small pan, boil 3 tbsp water, add baking soda and stir. Mix dissolved baking soda into syrup mixture; add to dry ingredients. Form small balls and place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.
ANZAC BISCUITS (COOKIES)
Anzac biscuits are a traditional Aussie biscuit that were baked by the wives and mothers during World War I and packed into food parcels to be shipped to the soldiers. They included basic staple items as food was rationed during the war and times were hard. Today they are enjoyed as a good everyday basic biscuit and many Aussies bake these cookies to remember our soldiers and history on Anzac Day 25 April. This recipe uses Australian metric measurements- 1 tablespoon = 4 teaspoons
Provided by Jubes
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 50 biscuits, 50 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 160C (if using fan-forced oven) or 180°C Line biscuit trays with a quality baking paper or lightly grease with butter.
- Using a large mixing bowl -- combine the oats, coconut, flour and sugars.
- Using a small saucepan or microwave -- melt the butter and golden syrup together. Set aside.
- Using a cup -- mix the boiling water and bicarb soda together. Add this mixture to the melted butter. The mixture will foam up.
- Add the butter to the dry ingredients and combine thoroughly.
- Note -- if the mixture is too crumbly the biscuits will not hold together -- add a small amount of water. I've posted a photo of how I like my mixture to look. You should be able to get a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it together/push into shape of a cookie. Add too much water and your biscuits will flatten out totally during cooking.
- Using your hands. Roll into balls and flatten slightly. These cookies do spread whilst baking -- so I usually place 12 to a cookie sheet/baking tray.
- Place on baking trays and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cooking longer will give a crunchier biscuit or less time a softer biscuit. I like mine to be crisp. Total cooking time will depend on how many cookies/trays can fit in your oven at a time.
- Cool on trays for 5 to 10 minutes before moving to a rack to cool.
- If biscuits are too soft they can be returned to the oven and cooked further.
Tips:
- To make the perfect Anzac biscuit, use rolled oats, not quick oats. Rolled oats give the biscuits a chewier texture.
- Use golden syrup, not maple syrup or honey. Golden syrup gives the biscuits their characteristic flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the biscuits tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the biscuits hold their shape.
- Bake the biscuits at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will give them a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
- Let the biscuits cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape.
Conclusion:
Anzac biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are a popular snack in Australia and New Zealand, and they are also enjoyed by people all over the world. If you are looking for a tasty and satisfying cookie, give Anzac biscuits a try. You won't be disappointed!
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