Well we thought it was about time that we started a little blog! We can't promise to write everyday and sometimes it won't even be every week as we are very busy ladies but we'll try to keep you entertained with news from Scarlet Bakes HQ, recipes and anything else we find amusing! As it's National Baking Week we thought we'd start with some of our favourite baking recipes. Today's is an old family favourite and never lasts long!

Millionaire's Shortbread

Ingredients:

Base

115g butter

175g plain flour

55g golden caster sugar

Filling

200g butter

115g golden caster sugar

3 tbsp golden syrup

400ml condensed milk

Topping

200g chocolate (milk or plain)

Preheat oven to 180 deg. cent/ 350 F/Gas Mark 4.

Grease and line a 23cm square tin. Beat all the base ingredients together until they stick together. Press the mixture into the tin and level the top. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until golden.

Place all the filling ingredients into a saucepan and heat gently until sugar is dissolved. Bring to boil and then simmer for 6 - 8 minutes, stir constantly until caramel colour and thick . Pour over the baked base and then refrigerate until set. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Cool slightly then spread over the caramel. Chill until set. Cut with a sharp knife.