Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Grease two large oven trays; line with baking paper.

Step 2

Stir butter and syrup in a medium saucepan over low heat until smooth. Stir in combined soda and the water, then remaining ingredients.

Step 3

Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls; place 5cm (2in) apart on lined trays, then flatten slightly.

Step 4

Bake for 12 minutes or until golden. Cool biscuits on trays.