Lemon Squares #2

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon lemon rind
• 4 eggs, well beaten
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for topping

Details

Servings 24
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from mrfood.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, mix together the 2 cups flour with the 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Cut in the butter, working it in well with a fork, stir in the 1 teaspoon lemon rind, then pat the mixture into a greased 9" x 13" baking pan to make a crust. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden.

Meanwhile, in another large bowl, combine all the Filling ingredients: the eggs, granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, baking powder, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon rind. Mix well, then pour onto the hot crust. Bake for another 20 minutes. Remove from the oven.

Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar through a hand strainer over the baking pan, distributing it evenly over the top. Cut into squares while still warm. Refrigerate, then serve.

Makes 24 squares.