Anzac Day Recipe: Anzac Slice

ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.  The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as Anzacs, and the pride they took in that name endures to this day.  ANZAC Day – 25 April – is probably Australia's most important national occasion.  It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War when the landed at Gallipoli, Turkey.

Anzac biscuits (or bikkies) have been associated with Anzac day as it is claimed the biscuits were sent by wives to soldiers because the ingredients do not spoil easily and the biscuits kept well during naval transportation.  We love Anzac bikkies!

Image used with permission from www.cookerandlooker.com

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Anzac Slice is made from similar ingredients to Anzac biscuits (rolled oats, flour, sugar, butter, coconut and golden syrup) and was named for that reason.  This recipe is easy for children to complete with each dry ingredient being a 1 cup measure.  Find the complete recipe for Anzac Slice at the Your Kids OT Shop.  The recipe contains a visual photo sequence for each step as well as a photograph attached for the ingredients and equipment needed.   

Here is a summary version of the recipe.

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Ingredients
125 g butter
1 cup self-raising flour
1 cup coconut
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 Tablespoon golden syrup

Equipment needed
Mixing bowl
Spoon
Knife
Measuring cup
Measuring spoons
Microwave safe bowl
Baking tin (27.5cm x 17.5 cm approx).
Baking paper

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Method
1. Preheat the oven at 180°C (350°F).
2. Place butter in a microwave safe bowl.  Place the bowl in the microwave and heat for 1 minute.
Remove and set aside.
3. In the mixing bowl, pour flour, coconut, oats and brown sugar.

4. Add the melted butter, egg and golden sryup.

5. Stir with a spoon.
6. Line the baking tin with baking paper.  Pour the mixture in the baking tin.
7. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
8. Remove and cool.  Slice into squares and serve.

This slice is enjoyed all year round at our house (as are ANZAC biscuits).  It is our "go to" slice and is perfect for school lunch boxes or to share with others.  Try it today!  Happy baking and "lest we forget" this Anzac Day.  

Photograph found at www.morguefile.com