Recipe
Method:
Lemon Bars
Lately I really miss those hot summer days and was craving
for something that will bring me something summery in my kitchen. So, because
I’m going through period called lemon obsession I’ve been looking for any
recipe involving lemon…The decision fall on Lemon bars and anyway has been a
long time since I’ve last made them…It seems that anything lemon is my cup of
tea lately…
Ingredients:
for the bottom layer
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour*
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
170gr butter
for the top layer
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour*
4 eggs, beaten
zest of one lemon
powdered sugar, for top
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line an 8X8″ baking dish with foil; Set aside.
- Blend butter, flour, brown sugar and salt until it resembles a corse meal.
- Pat firmly into prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
- To prepare the top layer, whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, juice and zest.
- Pour over the top of the first layer and return to oven and bake for and additional 25-30 minutes. Loosen around edges, and allow to cool. Cut into squares and sift confectioners’ sugar over the top to serve.
