Anzac Squares

Chickee's Note:

Better Homes And Gardens, a new take on an old classic.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 24 squares

• 1 cup plain flour
• 2⁄3; cup sugar
• 1 cup rolled oat
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 100 g butter
• ¼ cup golden syrup
• ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1 tablespoon hot water

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to moderate 180°C Line a shallow 28 x 18cm tin with aluminium foil; brush with oil or melted butter.
2. Sift flour and sugar into a large mixing bowl. Add oats and coconut; make a well in the centre.
3. Combine butter and golden syrup in a small pan. Stir over low heat until butter has melted and mixture is smooth; remove from heat. Dissolve soda in water; add immediately to butter mixture and stir until foamy. Add to dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
4. Spread mixture into prepared tin, pressing firmly with the back of a spoon to smooth surface. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool in tin then, using foil, lift out and cut into squares.
5. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Reviews

[katew]

All my favourite ingredients and all pantry staples and a breeze to whip up - what's not to love !!! I added some sultanas and the result is wonderful.