Lemon Bars
Serves: 5
Clair Leannon
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
59
Sweetness
43
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
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For the crust, cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment
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Combine the flour and salt and, with the mixer on low, add to the butter until just mixed
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Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and gather into a ball
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Flatten the dough with floured hands and press it into a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking sheet, building up a 1/2-inch edge on all sides
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Chill
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Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned
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Let cool on a wire rack
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Leave the oven on
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For the filling, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour
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Pour over the crust and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling is set
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Let cool to room temperature
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Cut into triangles and dust with confectioners' sugar