Anzac Biscuits, White Chocolate Berry Scones

RECIPES - DESSERTS AND SWEETS

ANZAC BISCUITS

ANZAC Biscuits are a sweet cookie popular in Australia and New Zealand. They are associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) as they were often sent to loved ones abroad because the ingredients kept well during naval transportation. One notable omission from any ANZAC biscuit recipe is that of eggs, mostly because of the scarcity of eggs during the First World War. Today, ANZAC Biscuits are manufactured commercially for retail sale.

Makes 20

½cup plain flour ¼ cup brown sugar

¾ cup desiccated coconut ¾ cup rolled oats

1.75oz (50g) butter, chopped 1 tablespoon golden syrup

½teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 tablespoons boiling water

1.Assemble Mixer with flat beater .

2.Using Fold/Knead setting, mix together flour, sugar, coconut and rolled oats.

3.Melt butter and golden syrup in a small saucepan over gentle heat.

4.Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to the butter mixture.

5.Using Light Mix setting, stir butter mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.

6.Place tablespoonfuls of mixture onto lightly greased baking trays. Allow 1" (3cm) for spreading.

7.Bake in a preheated 350ºF (180ºC) oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly on trays, then cool on a wire rack.

WHITE CHOCOLATE AND

BERRY SCONES

Makes approx 12

2 cups (10.5oz/300g) plain flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

2 tablespoons ultra-fine sugar 3oz (90g) butter, cubed

½cup white choc bits

½- ¾ cup milk

1 cup frozen blueberries Extra milk for glazing

1.Assemble mixer with flat beater .

2.Using Fold/Knead setting, mix flour, baking powder and sugar together until well combined, about 30 seconds.

3.Add cubed butter, mix until mixture forms breadcrumb like texture.

4.Add choc bits and milk, mix until a soft dough forms, do not overmix.

5.Remove bowl from mixer and gently mix through berries.

6.Press dough out on a lightly floured board. Cut into 1.5" (4cm) rounds with a scone cutter and place together on a baking sheet that has been lined with baking paper. Brush the top of scones lightly with extra milk.

7.Bake at 400ºF (210ºC) for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and well risen.

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