Lemon Bars

Updated at: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:45:44 GMT

Step 1

Set oven to 350F and line a 9/13in baking dish with parchment paper. Sift flour, salt, and powdered sugar into a bowl and whisk together.

Step 2

Pour melted butter into bowl (Optional step: add 1tsp of vanilla extract) and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula. Crumble the dough in your hands after mixing (you can use a stand/hand mixer as well).

Step 3

Spread the dough out onto a lined baking pan and press down with your fingers. Try your best to get an even layer, fully covering the bottom.

Step 4

Bake at 350F for 20min or until the crust is a light golden color.

Step 5

While the crust is baking, add the sugar to a food processor the grate in the zest of two lemons. Pulse until the zest is fully incorporated (you can also put the sugar and zest in a plastic bag and shake to mix). When done, the sugar should be a light yellow color.

Step 6

Juice the three lemons until you gget 1 cup of lemon juice (240ml).

Step 7

Add the lemon sugar and remaining 1/2 cup of flour to a large bowl and whisk together.

Step 8

To that bowl, add the eggs and lemon juice together and whisk.

Step 9

Pour the filling onto warm shortcrust base. Bake at 350F for about 25min or until the center is just set. Rotate the pan halfway through.

Step 10

Allow the lemon bars to cool for at least an hour, then transfer to the fridge to chill for two hours. Once chilled, remove from pan and pell away parchment paper. Use a sharp damp knife to cut into squares.

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