Making Anzac Biscuits

Curriculum codes:

• Year 1: ACELA1450, ACMMG019, ACSSU018 
• Year 2: ACELA1466, ACMMG037, ACSSU031
• Year 3: ACELA1478, ACMMG061, ACSSU046

Ideal for:  Early Primary Ages 6 – 9

Themes: 

• get messy 

Time required: 30 minutes 

Curriculum connections: Maths, English, Humanities, Design and Technologies, Personal and Social Capability

• ½ teaspoon of baking powder 
• ¼ cup of brown sugar 
• 50 g of butter 
• ½ cup of desiccated coconut
• ½ cup of flour 
• 1 tablespoon of golden syrup 
• ¾ cup of rolled oats 
• 2 tablespoons of water 
• A mixing bowl and a small bowl
• A spoon 
• Measuring cups and spoons 
• A tray

Younger kids may need help with cooking activities but older kids may be able to create the biscuits for all the family!

Safety advice: When baking in an oven, always be careful to use an oven mitt and to not burn yourself. This activity is a great one to do together as a family.

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