Anzac Squares

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup rolled oat
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 100 g butter
• 1/4 cup golden syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1 tablespoon hot water

Directions

1. 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. 2

   Sift flour and sugar into a large mixing bowl. Add oats and coconut; make a well in the centre.

3. 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. 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. 5

   Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.