ANZAC _ Australia New Zealand Army Corps.

During World War 1, the wives, mothers and girlfriends of the Australian soldiers were concerned for the nutritional value of the food being supplied to their men. Here was a problem. Any food they sent to the fighting men had to be carried in the ships of the Merchant Navy. Most of these were lucky to maintain a speed of ten knots (18.5 kilometers per hour). Most had no refrigerated facilities, so any food sent had to be able to remain edible after periods in excess of two months. A body of women came up with the answer - a biscuit with all the nutritional value possible. The basis was a Scottish recipe using rolled oats. These oats were used extensively in Scotland, especially for a heavy porridge that helped counteract the extremely cold climate.

The ingredients they used were: rolled oats, sugar, plain flour, coconut, butter, golden syrup or treacle, bi-carbonate of soda and boiling water. All these items did not readily spoil. At first the biscuits were called Soldiers’ Biscuits, but after the landing on Gallipoli, they were renamed ANZAC Biscuits.

Yeah well will power flew out the window at about midnight last night. Had to try them, They were so yummy.

Hi Annie,

We live in Brisbane, so only 45 mins to the Gold Coast. Quite handy really. The kids loved their bikkies today. So did the staff!!

I take it its a bit chilly there at the moment? And we will be at Coolangatta I think. But I love Burleigh.

Thats one reason why I couldn't live down the coast. I have enough of an appetite now!! LOL thanks

I am not a big coast fan for the swimming etc, as I ususally get sunburnt just hanging out the washing so you can imagine what I look like after going to the beach. but the boys love it.

And it only took me 2 hours to bake all the bikkies. ANZACS are quick to cook