Linda's Famous Lemon Squares
serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 C all-purpose flour
- 1/4 C confectioner's sugar
- 14 T unsalted butter, chilled, small pieces
- 3 ea eggs
- 1 1/2 C granulated sugar
- 2 T lemon zest, grated
- 1/2 C lemon juice
- 1/3 C all-purpose flour
- 1/2 t baking powder
Instructions
- Beat 1 3/4 C all-purpose flour, confectioner's sugar and butter at low speed for 1 minute, then beat at medium speed until the mixture forms coarse crumbs (about 4 mins). Scrape the bowl frequently.
- Press the dough into an ungreased 13x9x2 baking pan, then bake at 350 until the crust is firm but not brown (about 15 mins).
- Beat the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon zest, juice, 1/3 C flour and baking powder at low speed until just blended. Pour over the hot baked crust, then bake at 350 until firm when lightly touched in the center (about 25 mins).
- Cool, then garnish with confectioners' sugar, cut into squares and serve.