Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Another sweet recipe . . .LEMON BARS!

LEMON BARS

Crust: Topping:

2 CUPS all-purpose flour 4 eggs

1/2 CUP powdered sugar 1 1/2 CUPS sugar

1 CUP butter, chilled 1/4 CUP flour

6 Tablespoon Lemon juice

2 Tablespoon grated lemon peel

1 Teaspoon baking powder

1/2 Teaspoon salt

Powdered sugar

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For crust:

Mix together flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly. Pat into bottom and 1/4 inch up the sides of a buttered 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees (Fahrenheit) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

For topping:

Beat eggs slightly. In a separate bowl, stir together sugar and flour. Add to eggs. Beat well. Add lemon juice, peel, baking powder, and salt. Beat until smooth. Pour over baked crust. Return to oven and bake 25 to 30 minutes longer, or until just set. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while hot. Let cool and cut in bars.

Makes 4 dozen.

Note: I don’t always have fresh lemons around so I leave out the peel and use an additional tablespoon of lemon juice.

Note2: I substituted cake flour in the same amount as the regular flour for the crust which worked well.

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