Caramel Squares

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[edit] Caramel Squares

Caramel Squares or Caramel Shortbread are a wonderfully rich and classic treat, very popular all over Britain and Ireland They can often be found in cafes, served with morning coffee or afternoon tea. They're perfect for picnics, lunches and your guests will love them! They have a crunchy base with a creamy caramel filling, topped off with chocolate


Yum!


[edit] Caramel Squares Recipe

Makes 8 - 12 squares

Base
350g Self raising flour
225g unsalted butter
110g caster sugar

Filling
225g Caster sugar
225g unsalted butter
5 Tablespoons golden syrup
397ml tin full cream condensed milk

Topping
340g good quality chocolate (milk or dark melted)

Preheat the oven to 180 or gas mark 4. Rub flour butter and caster sugar together until it resembles breadcrumbs.
Press into a 25cmx38cmx4cm swiss roll tin.
Bake for 20 minutes or till golden.

Melt butter in a heavy based saucepan over a low heat add sugar, golden syrup and condensed milk.
Stir continuously for 40 - 50 minutes. It should be golden brown in colour when ready to eat.
To test drop a little blob into a bowl of cold water it should firm up.
Pour this mixture over the base and let it cool.
Pour over the melted chocolate and let set.

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