Fig Bars

By davidgoodman

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 Large whole egg
• 2 Large egg yolks
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Zest of Lemon
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar. Add the whole egg, 1 egg Yolk, vanilla and lemon zest; mix well. Add flour and salt; mix on low speed just until dough comes together. Wrap dough in plastic and chill until firm, about 1 hour.

2. Divide dough in half. Roll out one half to fit a 10-by-150-inch baking sheet. Pick up dough by wrapping it around a rolling pin, and unroll it onto baking sheet.

3. Spread fig filling evenly over the pastry. Roll out remaining half of dough, and cover filling. Trim any excess pastry, making an even rectangle. Transfer baking sheet to refrigerate, and chill 1 hour.

4. Heat oven to 375°. In a bowl, combine remaining egg yolk and 1 teaspoon water. Set egg wash aside.

5. Use a paring knife, score dough lightly into 1-by-3-inch bars. Use a fork to prick holes in each bar. Lightly brush with egg wash. Bake until golden brown. 25 to 30 minutes.

Cut into bars, and let cool. Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.