Anzac & walnut biscuits

Anzac & walnut biscuits

MIXTURE

120g unsalted butter

2 tablespoons golden syrup

2 tablespoons of boiling water

1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

1 cup plain sifted whole meal flour

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup rolled quick oats 

12 walnuts 

Preheat oven to 180°C. Melt syrup and butter in a saucepan. Next, in a small cup, mix bicarbonate of soda in 2 tablespoons boiling water, and add to the syrup mixture. In a separate mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients, and mix well. Roll small teaspoon sized balls and press lightly on to a lined baking tray.                  

Makes 24 small, 12 large

* Alternative to bicarbonate soda is baking powder. Example: use 3 teaspoons of baking powder if the recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate soda.    

Photography by Matthew O’Brien: www.matthewobrien.com.au