One unique fact

Anzac Biscuit

Anzac biscuits were named after the Gallipoi landings. The biscuits were first called ‘soldier biscuits’ before being renamed Anzac, (Anzac biscuit, Australian and New Zealand army corps) Anzac biscuits were made because of the concerns about the nutritional value in the food being supplied to the soldiers. The biscuit were sent by ship but most naval ships had no refrigeration. A small amount of women came up with the idea to create a biscuit with a long shelf life based on Scottish oats.

The basic ingredients were

Rolled oats
Sugar
Plain flour
Coconut
Butter
Golden syrup
Bi carbonate of soda
Boiling water

(Picture from the Gallipoli Landing)

The Anzac biscuit

(picture courtsy of aussie-info.com)