Lemon bars

By sandrac-2

Ingredients

• 2 cups, plus 4 tablespoons, all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (not bottled) 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Place 2 cups flour in a food processor. Add butter and powdered sugar and pulse until mixture looks like coarse meal. Press into the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Beat eggs with a mixer. Add sugar; blend well. Add lemon juice and lemon rind; beat well. Add baking powder and remaining flour; beat well. Pour over hot crust (do not let it cool). Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle top with additional powdered sugar. Serves 24.