Jackie has shared the recipe to her famous Anzac slice with us. This slice is a variation of the iconic Anzac biscuit that is so popular in Australia, made with oats, coconut and golden syrup. I had the pleasure of enjoying this delicious slice recently and Jackie says that it is so easy and quick to make for any occasion and is a great hit with the kids too.

Jackie’s Anzac Slice

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups plain flour
• 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup dessicated coconut
• 150g butter, chopped
• 3 tablespoons golden syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 2 tablespoons boiling water

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 160°C F
2. Grease and line a 3cm x19cm x 29cm slice tray with baking paper (adding a little extra to extend at the ends. This will help to easily remove the finished slice)
3. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar and coconut
4. Place butter and syrup in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until smooth.
5. Combine bicarbonate of soda and boiling water in a heatproof jug.
6. Remove butter mixture from heat.
7. Stir in bicarbonate of soda mixture.
8. Add this butter mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring well till combined thoroughly.
9. Place the mixture into the prepared slice tray.
10. Press it the evenly into the tray using the back of a spoon
11. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden.
12. Cool in the tray and then cut into squares.
13. Remove and serve for afternoon tea or have as a snack at any time