Thursday, June 30, 2011

lemon Squares

Some people also call these lemon bars.

You might want to make two pans of these because they will go fast!

Crust

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 stick (8 Tbsp) butter, melted


Filling

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp all purpose flour
  • 6 Tbsp juice (from 2 lemons)
  • 2 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest

Preheat oven for 325 degrees. Use a 8x8 or similar pan.

Mix flour, salt, and confectioners sugar. Stir in butter to form dough. Press into pan and bake for about 20 minutes or lightly browned

Whisk eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest for filling. Add filling and bake for about 20 minutes longer.

Sprinkle with confectioners sugar after cooled.




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