Lemon Bars
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Serves: 20 squares
 
Ingredients
For The Crust:
  • ½ lb unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt
For The Filling:
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp grated lemon zest (2 large lemons)
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup flour
  • Confectioner’s sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9X13 inch baking pan with butter; set aside.
  2. Make the crust: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle, cream the butter and sugar until light. With the mixer on low, add flour and salt until combined. With floured hands, gather the dough into a ball and then flatten and press it into the prepared pan, building up a ½ -inch edge on all sides. Chill for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until very light browned. Let cool on a wire rack. Leave the oven on.
  4. Make the filling: Whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour. Pour over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature.
  5. Slice into squares and sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar, if using.
Notes
Recipe adapted: foodnetwork.com
Recipe by Salu Salo Recipes at https://salu-salo.com/lemon-bars/